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Seafood Processing Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Cleaning and Sanitizing Meat or Seafood Company processing area and equipment. * Mixing and working with caustic chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing. Often diluting concentrated chemicals.

Seafood Manager

Atlanta, GA

$17.50 - $18.09/hr

Oversee receiving processes by ensuring incoming seafood is properly inspected for quality and accuracy * Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with applicable regulations ...

SEAFOOD/LEAD CLERK

Gainesville, GA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process. * Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines. * Cut seafood to ...

One to 3 years of meat and/or seafood industry (as appropriate) experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (as appropriate). * Raw meat or seafood industry the only ...

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How much do seafood processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for seafood processing in Georgia is $15.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $15.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical working conditions like for a seafood processing job?

Seafood Processing roles usually involve working in refrigerated environments to keep seafood fresh and safe for consumption, which can mean standing for long periods in cool or wet areas. Most shifts are structured to ensure proper workflow, and teams often work closely together on assembly lines or at designated workstations. Protective gear, such as gloves and aprons, is provided to safeguard employees. While the work can be physically demanding, many facilities emphasize safety, regular breaks, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you’re comfortable working in these conditions and enjoy a steady-paced environment, you’ll likely find seafood processing to be a rewarding role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a seafood processing job?

To thrive in Seafood Processing, candidates need attention to detail, manual dexterity, and basic food safety knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with processing equipment, weighing scales, and food handling certifications such as HACCP are commonly expected. Strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in cold or wet environments are key soft skills for this position. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure safe, high-quality products and to maintain productivity in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting.

What is a seafood processing job?

A seafood processing job involves cleaning, cutting, packaging, and preserving seafood products for distribution. Workers may operate machinery, remove bones and shells, or sort seafood by size and quality. The role often requires standing for long hours in cold environments. It is a crucial part of the seafood industry to ensure fresh, high-quality products reach consumers.

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Infographic showing various Seafood Processing job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,420 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Meat & Seafood

Sysco

Buckhead, GA • On-site

$108K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Sysco rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

122nd of 362 rated logistics


Job description

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

20785

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$108,800.00 - $163,200.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

Develop and direct Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) support/evaluation programs and inspection/audit procedures to ensure compliance of products and processes to corporate and regulatory requirements at a Sysco Specialty Meat and/or Seafood Company with multiple shift operations or over multiple facilities within a region. Participate with Sysco Specialty Meat Company (SSMC) and/or Sysco Specialty Seafood Company (SSSC) personnel (some companies have combined seafood and meat operations) in the ongoing development, improvement and support of new and existing product quality and FSQA processes including supplier and customer interaction on FSQA matters. The incumbent will manage FSQA execution of source supplier approval, product sourcing functions, produced products, plant sanitation and FSQA related regulatory interaction for the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, lead, direct, update, reassessment, verification and periodic validation of FSQA programs including HACCP Program, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Approved Supplier Program, Foreign Material Control, Plant Sanitation, Chemical Control, Product Quality Assurance, FSQA Customer Complaints, Food Defense and Security
  • Direct Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies, and Procedures
  • Direct Recall and Traceability Programs including Mock Recalls
  • Direct Independent FSQA Audit Program - SQF Audits
  • Assist when necessary for product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members.
  • Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergencies the plant President or General Manager determines are paramount to the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Biological Science from four-year college or university
  • Masters degree or higher preferred

Experience

  • 5-10 years meat and/or seafood industry (as appropriate) FSQA Management experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (as appropriate) acceptable instead of a degree.
  • A minimum of three to five years FSQA management with additional R&D(research and development) or production-operations in a meat and/or seafood processing environment being ideal (combined experience preferred).


Professional Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, as well as to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, can compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment and office communication equipment.


Certifications, Licenses and/or Registrations

  • Valid driver's license. SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme experience, Meat and/or Seafood HACCP Certified (as appropriate)

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Plant audits and inspections may require lifting of products up to 100 pounds and inspection requires working in a production environment on a moving line, lifting cartons, and visual inspection.
  • Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity.
  • Warehouse and plant audit require close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety.

Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  • Occasionally works near mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of radiation.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Plant audits/inspections and working at remote in-transit processing facilities and Sysco Operating Companies contain both moderate/loud noise and exposure to fumes and mechanical hazards.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.


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