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Mutual Trading Co., Inc.

Fresh Processor

Austin, TX · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Handle fresh seafood processing (cutting, scaling and cleaning fish). * Maintain proper fish storage by organizing and correctly receiving deliveries, and ensure processing areas are kept clean and ...

O'Hara Corporation

Factory Foreman 2026

Seattle, WA · On-site

Job includes training fish processors that are new to the vessel, managing and overseeing fish processors day to day operations as they perform their required duties such as sorting, cutting fish and ...

Foley Fish

Fish Cutter

New Bedford, MA

$21 - $22/hr

... processes each order with exacting care and precision. From cold-water classics like scallops and ... of fish in a timely and efficient manner to meet our customer's expectations. What you'll do:

O'Hara Corporation

Assistant Cook 2026

Seattle, WA

$17 - $20.50/hr

Previous at-sea fish processor experience and current Alaska Food Worker card required. Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion. General Description: Assistant cooks work half of their shift as a ...

O'Hara Corporation

Assistant Cook 2026

Seattle, WA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Previous at-sea fish processor experience and current Alaska Food Worker card required. Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion. General Description: Assistant cooks work half of their shift as a ...

O'Hara Corporation

Assistant Cook 2026

Seattle, WA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Previous at-sea fish processor experience and current Alaska Food Worker card required. Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion. General Description: Assistant cooks work half of their shift as a ...

Sokai Sushi Bar

Sushi Helper Line Cook Doral

Doral, FL

$15 - $19/hr

The ideal candidate will have experience in sushi preparation, fish processing, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role requires attention to detail, responsibility, and the ...

Sokai Sushi Bar

Sushi Helper Line Cook The Falls

Miami, FL · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

The ideal candidate will have experience in sushi preparation, fish processing, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role requires attention to detail, responsibility, and the ...

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How much do fish processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for fish processing in the United States is $25.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical working conditions and hours for a Fish Processing job?

Fish Processing roles are commonly performed in cold, wet environments to maintain product freshness and safety, often requiring standing for extended periods and handling repetitive tasks. Shifts may vary, with early morning, late evening, or even overnight schedules depending on production demands and the seasonality of the fish industry. Teams are usually collaborative, as processing lines require coordination to keep up with workflow and meet strict deadlines. While the work can be physically demanding, it offers opportunities to gain industry experience that may lead to supervisory or specialized roles over time.

What is a Fish Processing job?

A Fish Processing job involves preparing and packaging fish for sale or distribution. Duties include cleaning, gutting, filleting, deboning, and freezing or smoking fish. Workers may operate machinery, inspect fish for quality, and ensure food safety standards are met. It is often physically demanding and takes place in cold or wet environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fish Processing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Fish Processing role, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with filleting tools, automated processing machinery, and adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) protocols or similar certifications are common requirements. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints are valuable soft skills in this field. These capabilities are essential to maintain quality standards, ensure safety, and support fast-paced production environments in the seafood industry.

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Infographic showing various Fish Processing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,986 per year, or $25.5 per hour.
Assistant Factory Foreman 2026

Assistant Factory Foreman 2026

O'Hara Corporation

Seattle, WA • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion.
Assistant Foremen aid the Factory Foreman as needed to train fish processors and oversee factory operations as raw fish moves through the various factory stations using machinery and conveyors. Assistant Foreman act as the lead when the factory foreman is off shift. Job includes assist training fish processors that are new to the vessel, oversee day to day operations as fish processors perform their required duties such as sorting, cutting fish, and removing guts, packing fish into pans, placing pans in and removing pans from freezers, removing blocks of frozen fish from the pan, bagging the blocks, then stacking bagged fish in the vessel's freezer hold. Assistant Foreman, under the direction of the foreman oversees the offload of the bags of frozen fish as processors stack them onto cargo nets for removal from the vessel, and backload supplies needed for the next fishing trip; this process may last longer than the regular 16.5 hours per day work schedule. Assistant Foremen assist in oversight of the cleaning and organization of the factory and other areas of the vessel, and perform other duties as directed by the factory foreman. Assistant Foreman may work in many areas of the vessel including the factory, freezer hold, deck, or on adjoining docks or vessels during offload or backload. Assistant Foremen also perform the duties of a fish processor (see Fish Processor Job Description).
Essential DutiesAssistant Foreman must be able to:
  • Assist the Factory Foreman in training and oversight of factory personnel in all aspects of production.
  • Assist in managing the flow of fish through the factory for optimum production.
  • Maintain logs and complete paperwork as directed.
  • Assist factory foreman in oversight of day-to-day factory operations.
  • Use office equipment such as a computer.
  • Performs duties of a fish processor (see Fish Processor Job Requirements)

Work Schedule
  • Assistant Factory Foreman work at least 16.5 hours per day, 7 days per week.
  • Work hours may be extended as necessary which may result in uneven shifts and sleep patterns.
  • Breaks are determined by the business needs of the fish processing plant. Unplanned, unscheduled breaks are prohibited except in health or safety related incidents.

Work Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, employees and the vessel will be operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities.
  • While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain gear (pants and sleeves), gloves, rubber boots, noise suppression devices, and use as required: hardhat, safety goggles, fire extinguisher, respirator, life preserver and survival suit.
  • Employees will be exposed to various species of fish; wet, humid and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets and aluminum pans.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees work onboard a vessel in the ocean which by nature produces varying degrees of motion in the factory.
  • While performing the duties of this job, Assistant Foreman are regularly exposed to moving machinery, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.

Requirements
Education, Experience
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Previous work on Bering Sea heading and gutting/Amendment 80 fishing vessels highly preferred.
  • At least 2 years' experience processing fish with a leadership role.
  • Earned High School Diploma or GED. Education verification will be required prior to hire.
  • 24 months or more of relevant verifiable work experience in the last 4 years. Work history must be provided during the application process. No Exceptions.
  • Ability to understand and have the ability to communicate in English for emergency, safety, and training purposes is required.

Physical Demands
All employees must be able to:
  • Board and exit the vessel by gangplank or Jacob's ladder without assistance.
  • Board or exit a skiff without assistance in all weather conditions.
  • Ascend and descend steep stairways and ladders in all temperatures.
  • Work at least 16 ½ hours per day, 7 days per week for the duration of the contract.
  • Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
  • Stand and walk; lift weights up to and over 50 pounds for full range from floor to above their head repeatedly.
  • Use fingers, hands, and arms to push, pull and reach.
  • Bend and twist.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Work long hours in all kinds of weather.
  • Work in a cold and wet environment.
  • Don life jacket, life vest and/or survival suit without assistance.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests per USCG regulations. This job is designated by O'Hara Corporation to be Safety Sensitive, and a pre-employment drug screen is part of the hiring process.

Mental Activities
All employees must be able to:
  • Hear, understand, and follow instructions, directions, safety rules and procedures in English.
  • Use interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Live and work with others in close quarters.
  • Be away from medical care and supervision for 3+ months at a time.
  • Share crew quarters, bathroom facilities, and common dining areas with other crew members.
  • Discern between various shades of color for documentation, identifying and sorting various fish species as well as for safety signs, alarms, and warnings.

Benefits
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance is offered to employees and qualified dependents, if elected.
  • 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment, if elected.
  • O'Hara will book and pre-pay flight and lodging from Point of Hire- Seattle, WA to Dutch Harbor, AK.
  • Meals, snacks, and beverages provided including diverse cuisine options while at sea. (Additional at-sea store available for specialty items to purchase and have deducted from paycheck)

Compensation
  • Crew-share compensation
  • Average of $425-$500 per day

O'Hara Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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