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E&E Foods, Inc.

Refrigeration Tech

Kenai, AK · On-site

$24 - $35/hr

... fish processing equipment, deck cranes, blast freezers, refrigerant-containing equipment, fish pumps, forklifts, and company vehicles. 3. Assisting with the operation of the ammonia or Freon ...

Custom Seafoods

Receiving Clerk

Soldotna, AK

$15 - $17/hr

Receiving Clerk Custom Seafoods Processors, Inc. has been processing sport-caught fish and wild game on the Kenai Peninsula for 30 years. Within our 12,000 square foot facility, we can handle the ...

Silver Bay Seafoods LLC

Line Mechanic

Valdez, AK · On-site

... fish processing equipment including but not limited to food grade conveyors, processing pumps, grinders and a variety of seafood processing equipment. This includes troubleshooting mechanical and ...

Custom Seafoods

Boxing Clerk

Soldotna, AK

$15 - $17/hr

Boxing Clerk Custom Seafoods Processors, Inc. has been processing sport-caught fish and wild game on the Kenai Peninsula for 30 years. Within our 12,000 square foot facility, we can handle the influx ...

Custom Seafoods

Freezer Clerk

Soldotna, AK · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Freezer Clerk Custom Seafoods Processors, Inc. has been processing sport-caught fish and wild game on the Kenai Peninsula for 30 years. Within our 12,000 square foot facility, we can handle the ...

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How much do fish processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for fish processor in Alaska is $18.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.52 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Fish Processor, you need manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to handle repetitive tasks, often with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience with cutting tools, conveyor belts, scales, and adherence to food safety protocols or certifications (such as HACCP) is commonly required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and stamina under physically demanding conditions are key soft skills for this position. These skills and qualities ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality seafood processing in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

What is a Fish Processor job?

A Fish Processor is responsible for cleaning, cutting, and packaging fish and seafood products in processing plants or on fishing vessels. Duties often include gutting, filleting, scaling, and inspecting fish for quality before packaging for distribution. The job requires standing for long hours in cold, wet environments and following strict hygiene and safety regulations. Fish Processors play a crucial role in ensuring seafood products meet industry standards and consumer expectations.

What is the typical work environment and schedule for a Fish Processor?

Fish Processors usually work in seafood processing plants or on fishing vessels, often in cold, wet, and fast-paced settings where safety gear is required. The role can involve standing for long periods, lifting boxes of fish, and handling various processing equipment. Schedules can vary depending on the employer and the season, but overtime and night shifts are common—especially during peak fishing periods. Teamwork is essential, as Fish Processors frequently collaborate with other processors, quality control staff, and supervisors to meet production targets and maintain product quality. This dynamic environment suits individuals who are adaptable and comfortable with physically demanding tasks.

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Refrigeration Tech

Refrigeration Tech

E&E Foods, Inc.

Kenai, AK • On-site

$24 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Refrigeration Technician 3
KENAI, AK
Description
E&E Foods is launching a search for Refrigeration Technician at our Pacific Star plant in Kenai, Alaska. This job requires an experienced refrigeration technician that has experience maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment using both freon and ammonia such as blast cells and tunnels, ice machines (specifically Buus and NorthStar M-series) and RSW systems in the plant, which includes compressors, control valves, pumps and electrical and electronics associated with the operation of pumps and motor controls. Finally, the successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to handle deadline driven environments.
The successful candidate:
The Refrigeration Technician must have previous refrigeration maintenance experience, salmon process blast/tunnel freezing experience & knowledge with industrial ice machines and basic maintenance skills. They must be self-directed, well organized and comfortable in a diverse living and working environment. In addition, they must be willing to work in a remote location under, at times, challenging conditions
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment.
2. Assist with the repairing and maintaining plant equipment and machinery including generators, fish processing equipment, deck cranes, blast freezers, refrigerant-containing equipment, fish pumps, forklifts, and company vehicles.
3. Assisting with the operation of the ammonia or Freon refrigeration systems.
4. Maintaining current and accurate documentation of refrigeration and maintenance activities.
5. Develop familiarity with, and carrying out all tasks in accordance too standard operating procedures (SOPs), OSHA standards, environmental compliance requirements, and emergency response procedures.
6. Collaborate with the safety manager to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in the workplace.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• 5 years' experience as a refrigeration technician
• Advanced Refrigeration Knowledge
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must show availability to work in the USA
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to take direction and respond to feedback
• Able to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Must be able to stand, walk and work for 12+ hours, 7 days a week.
• • Advanced knowledge of mechanical field and skills(hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, fabricating, etc.)
• Complex System Troubleshooting
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems
• EPA 608 certification required
Salary & Benefits:
• The starting wage is $24.00 to $35.00 per hour.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT is weather dependent: ranging from warm and sunny to cold, windy and wet. Working outdoors in a remote environment is not an experience for everyone, and candidates should understand their limitations. People who struggle with mobility should consider employment in another department or a different industry.
NATURE & HOURS OF WORK: The season runs from January to October. Hours and days of work are entirely dependent upon the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's announced fishing openings, which are determined by pre-/mid-season predictions and actual fish movement. While we can't guarantee any definite number of hours, when the fishers are fishing, we are buying - this requires working on a shifting, tidal schedule and can run anywhere from nothing to more than sixteen hours per day, seven days a week.
LIVING CONDITIONS: Our seafood processing facilities are a very remote part in Alaska. Housing - will have own room but shared bathroom facility.
ADA: EE Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEOC: EE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability. Previously incarcerated, BIPOC, women and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!
Salary Description
The starting wage is $24.00 to $35.00 per hour

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