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Halperns'

Seafood Cutter

Walton, KY · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Must have working knowledge of production equipment. * Demonstrated ability to portion all seafood product in an accurate and timely manner. * Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing ...

Sealaska

Seafood Processor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20/hr

You will work in a manufacturing plant processing and handling fresh and frozen seafood items. This ... We are looking for people who are interested in working in a fast-paced environment and have a ...

PAFCO

Sanitation Associate

Vernon, CA · On-site

$18/hr

The Sanitation Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all processing equipment ... Clean and sanitize seafood processing equipment, tools, floors, and surfaces according to ...

Bathing Corp Of Southampton

Clam Opener

Southampton, NY · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

About the Role: The Clam Opener plays a crucial role in seafood processing by efficiently and ... The role involves working in a fast-paced environment where productivity and precision are ...

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PAFCO LLC

Sanitation Associate

Vernon, CA · On-site

$18/hr

The Sanitation Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all processing equipment ... Clean and sanitize seafood processing equipment, tools, floors, and surfaces according to ...

Staffing Connection Inc.

Fish Trimmer

Mobile, AL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Manage tools and equipment used in seafood processing. * Work in a fast‑paced environment with ... Follow all health regulations and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Required ...

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How much do seafood processing worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for seafood processing worker in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seafood Processing Worker vs Fish Fillet Cutter?

AspectSeafood Processing WorkerFish Fillet Cutter
CredentialsNone required, some may have food safety certificationsFood safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, cold environments, repetitive tasksProcessing plants, cold environments, specialized cutting tasks
Industry UsageUsed broadly across seafood processing facilitiesSpecialized role within seafood processing
Job FocusGeneral processing, cleaning, packagingPrecise filleting and cutting of fish

Seafood Processing Workers perform a variety of tasks including cleaning, packaging, and processing seafood, often in cold environments. Fish Fillet Cutters focus specifically on filleting fish with precision. While both roles work in seafood processing facilities and may require food safety certifications, Fish Fillet Cutters have specialized skills in cutting techniques. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Seafood Processing Worker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,095 per year, or $23.6 per hour.
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Pacific Seafood

Charleston, OR

$17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Pacific Seafood rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

182nd of 395 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
To properly process various species of seafood, ensuring maximum use and yield of
product. Consistently maintain a high production pace in all areas of production.
This position does not offer housing.  Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Charleston, Oregon for all scheduled shifts.
Duties include but not limited to:
  • Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times.
  • Inspect and grade product.
  • Walk to all picking tables and collect tips.
  • Place product in containers or on conveyers.
  • Run tips through tip machine and collect the meat.
  • Weigh and clean product.
  • Sanitize work area and equipment.
  • Place product in proper packaging as instructed.
  • Assist with workspace, plant clean-up and upkeep.
  • Adhere to all sanitation and product quality policies.
  • Communicate quality issues to supervisors and leads.
  • Maintain plant safety at all times.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.
Required:
  • None
Preferred:
  • Prior experience with food processing equipment
  • Prior food safety experience
  • Prior experience in a processing environment
Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required:
  • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize
    similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
  • Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved
    written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
    situations.
Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is:
  • Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Constantly required to use close, distance, and peripheral vision with ability to judge depth perception and adjust focus.
  • Constantly required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team
member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing
the duties of this Job, the team member is exposed to:
  • Wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
  • Work around heavy equipment and machinery.
  • The noise level is usually loud.
Total Compensation: 

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Product purchase program
  • Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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