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Fish Processing Worker Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Atlantic Sapphire

Harvesting Worker

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about people ... Background in fish processing is strongly desired * Background experience in food processing ...

Pacific American Fish Company

Sanitation Lead

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

... fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the plant are ... Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices. * Ability to operate and ...

PACIFIC AMERICAN FISH CO INC

Sanitation Lead

Doral, FL

$18 - $23.25/hr

... fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the plant are ... Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices. * Ability to operate and ...

Omakai Sushi

Commissary - OMAKAI sushi Center

Miami, FL · On-site

Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. * Good physical stamina and ability to ... Previous experience in fish processing, seafood production, or food processing. * Knowledge of ...

PAFCO LLC

Sanitation Lead

Doral, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

... fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the plant are ... Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices. * Ability to operate and ...

PAFCO

Sanitation Lead

Doral, FL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

... fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the plant are ... Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices. * Ability to operate and ...

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What is a fish processing worker?

Fish processing workers are individuals who prepare and process fish and seafood for distribution and sale. Their duties include cleaning, filleting, packaging, freezing, and inspecting seafood products to ensure quality and safety standards are met. They often work in processing plants or on fishing vessels, handling both manual and machinery-assisted tasks. The job may require standing for long periods, working in cold and wet environments, and following strict hygiene protocols to prevent contamination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fish processing worker?

To thrive as a Fish Processing Worker, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently on your feet for extended periods, often with only a high school diploma or equivalent required. Familiarity with industrial processing equipment, conveyors, and safety protocols is essential, and some employers may require food safety certification. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to handle repetitive tasks in cold, fast-paced environments are key soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of seafood products while maintaining a safe workplace.

What are some common challenges faced by fish processing workers, and how can they be managed on the job?

Fish processing workers often face challenges such as working in cold, wet environments, handling repetitive tasks, and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Managing these challenges involves wearing appropriate protective gear, adhering closely to safety and sanitation protocols, and taking regular breaks to prevent fatigue or repetitive strain injuries. Teamwork and clear communication with supervisors also help ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely, contributing to a productive and supportive work environment.

What is the difference between Fish Processing Worker vs Fish Quality Control Inspector?

AspectFish Processing WorkerFish Quality Control Inspector
CredentialsBasic food handling certifications often requiredFood safety and quality certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, cold storage facilitiesInspection labs, processing plants
Industry UsageHands-on processing of fish productsMonitoring and ensuring product quality
Common Search IntentJobs involving fish processing tasksJobs focused on quality assurance in fish industry

Fish Processing Workers primarily handle the physical processing of fish, while Fish Quality Control Inspectors focus on inspecting and ensuring the quality of fish products. Both roles are essential in the seafood industry but differ in responsibilities and required certifications.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Fish Processing Worker jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Fish Processing Worker job openings:

Harvesting Worker

Miami, FL • On-site

Atlantic Sapphire
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Atlantic Sapphireexternal

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate gutting, filleting, trimming, and grading equipment to process salmon according to food safety protocols.

  • Sort, inspect, and prepare fish for packaging, including pin boning, sanitizing, weighing, labeling, and packaging finished products.

  • Load finished products into cold storage, palletize, and load trucks for delivery.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title: Harvesting/Packing

Location: Homestead, Florida

Reports to:  Harvesting Team Lead

Classification:  ☒Exempt  ☐ Non-exempt

At Atlantic Sapphire, we are re-imagining and implementing the most innovative and scalable approach to producing protein. Our salmon is raised in a revolutionary Bluehouse™ – the equivalent of a Greenhouse where fish are given ideal conditions to thrive. We are a Norwegian publicly traded company, and our US Operations are based out of Homestead, FL.

When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about people’s health and well-being, but also for the health of our planet. We are a team committed to our fish, planet and people. Our culture is fast-paced, courageous, innovative, diverse, team-based and driven to build a common goal. 

Blue Is The New Green!

www.atlanticsapphire.com

Job Summary : 

Prepare raw materials (Salmon) to convert in to a value added finished product with high

quality standard for human consumption by operating gutting, cleaning filleting grading

equipment, following the highest sanitary and food safety protocols, in a safe working

environment.

 

Job Description : 

Core areas of responsibility are:

  • Operate slaughtering room equipment(s)
  • Gutting Salmon
  • Sort fish by quality and size
  • Operate filleting and trimming equipment(s)
  • Inspect products (quality control)
  • Pin boning and sanitize finished products
  • Weight, package and label
  • Palletized and load cold storage
  • Load trucks and deliver finished products
  • Operating a gutting machine, manually gutting, manually gilling, vacuuming guts.

 

Skills, competences, and knowledge to perform the work 

  • High school desired
  • Background in fish processing is strongly desired
  • Background experience in food processing operations strongly desired
  • Forklift certification a plus
  • Experience with sharp tools a plus
  • Experience with assembly line work
  • Willingness to collaborate with team members 
  • Ability to work in complex multi-tasking environments
  • Constant desire to learn and grow. 

Work Environment
 This job operates in a combined office and farm/production and construction environment.

Schedule

  • Variable hours Monday – Friday
  • Weekends very rarely

Physical Demands

☐ Climbing 

☐ Kneeling and Crawling 
☒ Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

☒ Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
☒ Walking
☒ Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
☐ Lifting
☒ Repetitive motion.

☐ International and National overnight travel

☐ Travel 25% of time


2. The physical requirements of this position. (Please check only one)

☐  Sedentary work and up to 10 pounds of force/lifting

☐  Light work. Up to 20 pounds of force/lifting

☐ Medium work. Up to 30 pounds of force/lifting

☒ Heavy work. More than 30 pounds of force/lifting

Safety

  • Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and Company HSE Standards, along with site security program.
  • Proactively work to achieve compliance with safety systems

Atlantic Sapphire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to create and inclusive environment for all employees. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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