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FISH FILLETER

San Antonio, TX

$16 - $16.50/hr

Seafood processing or handling experience * Meat processing or butchery background * Experience working in cold storage or refrigerated environments Required Skills (Top 3) * Proficient in fish ...

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FISH FILLETER

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Seafood processing or handling experience * Meat processing or butchery background * Experience working in cold storage or refrigerated environments Required Skills (Top 3) * Proficient in fish ...

Sokai Sushi Bar

Sushi Helper Line Cook Doral

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 ...

Pacific American Fish Company

Sanitation Lead

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Sanitation Lead The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing and executing daily sanitation operations in the fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the ...

PACIFIC AMERICAN FISH CO INC

Sanitation Lead

Doral, FL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for overseeing and executing daily sanitation operations in the fish processing facility. This role ensures all equipment, tools, and areas of the plant are cleaned ...

Euro USA Inc

Specialty Fish Cutter

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Efficiently process fish to customer specs, while obtaining highest possible quality yields * Responsible for proper packaging and presentation of hand cut items * Responsible for scaling, pin-boning ...

Staffing Connection Inc.

Fish Trimmer

Mobile, AL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Experienced Fish Fillet Cutter: * Perform precise filleting, trimming, and deboning of seafood ... Manage tools and equipment used in seafood processing. * Work in a fast‑paced environment with ...

EURO USA

Specialty Fish Cutter

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Position Summary The Specialty Fish Cutter is responsible for picking and processing all species of fish, including tuna and sword, and assist cutting portions to all specifications under guidance ...

EURO USA

Specialty Fish Cutter

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Efficiently process fish to customer specs, while obtaining highest possible quality yields * Responsible for proper packaging and presentation of hand cut items * Responsible for scaling, pin-boning ...

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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.
At-Sea Fish Processor - F/T Northern Glacier

At-Sea Fish Processor - F/T Northern Glacier

Glacier Fish

Charleston, WV • Remote

$4.5K - $7.0K/mo

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

We are hiring Processors that are mentally and physically resilient to work in a challenging production factory on board the F/T Norther Glacier in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
 
We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round. Recent experience working in a physically demanding position. Individuals with experience working in manufacturing, production, construction, logging, oil fields, agriculture or the commercial seafood industry preferred
Requirements:
  • Repetitive, face paced accuracy and movements
  • Physical lifting up to 50lbs
  • Standing 16hrs/day for 7 days/week
  • Work in wet, cold, and confined small spaces
  • Self-motivated team-player
  • Must be able to provide two positive references from previous employers
  • All candidates subject to a post offer pre-employment drug test, medical and background screen.
Duties:
  • Sort fish by species, size and condition
  • Tend and operate machinery
  • Inspect product to ensure it meets company quality standards
  • Package, weigh and label product to be placed into freezer
  • Deep clean factory equipment
  • Participate in offload of frozen product at end of trip
  • Load and unload other supplies onto vessel
Life on board:
  • Limited privacy in bunk rooms
  • All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost
  • Expect Limited communication. Cell phones don’t work.
  • Satellite Wi-Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.
Benefits:
  • Company travel policy agreement: Successful completion of 65 consecutive fishing days’ grants eligibility for airfare/hotel expenses, between the vessel and Seattle, to be paid by the company.
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
Crew paid a share of the catch each trip. Average wage per trip is $2800 - $4800 depending on the value of the catch. Each fishing trip averages 14 -22 days, and can be more or less dependent on fishing conditions.
 
 
Social media: Search #GlacierFishCo. #NorthStarFishingCo. On Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Indeed.

Glacier Fish Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.  

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