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Seafood Processing Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Meat & Seafood Lead

West Chester, OH · On-site

$17.20 - $19.84/hr

As a Meat & Seafood Department Lead , you'll help bring our mission to life by supporting the Meat ... processes. * Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager's absence.

Meat & Seafood Lead

West Chester, OH · On-site

$17.20 - $19.84/hr

As a Meat & Seafood Department Lead , you'll help bring our mission to life by supporting the Meat ... processes. * Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager's absence.

Meat & Seafood Lead

West Chester, OH · On-site

$17.20 - $19.84/hr

As a Meat & Seafood Department Lead , you'll help bring our mission to life by supporting the Meat ... processes. * Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager's absence.

Meat & Seafood Lead

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$17.20 - $19.84/hr

As a Meat & Seafood Department Lead , you'll help bring our mission to life by supporting the Meat ... processes. * Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager's absence.

Meat Clerk Part Time

Willoughby, OH

$13 - $16/hr

Job Summary Receives, rotates, wraps, and merchandises fresh and processed meats. Assists in merchandising seafood, rotisserie chickens, prepared foods, and cheeses. Provides assistance to Members by ...

Clean, wash and sanitize meat, seafood and poultry processing areas and maintain cleanliness of workspace by performing the following duties. What you'll do: * Prep Processing room for washing

Clean, wash and sanitize meat, seafood and poultry processing areas and maintain cleanliness of workspace by performing the following duties. What you'll do: * Prep Processing room for washing

Clean, wash and sanitize meat, seafood and poultry processing areas and maintain cleanliness of workspace by performing the following duties. What you'll do: * Prep Processing room for washing

Clean, wash and sanitize meat, seafood and poultry processing areas and maintain cleanliness of workspace by performing the following duties. What you'll do: * Prep Processing room for washing

Specialty Fish Cutter

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Properly clean and maintain the seafood areas in accordance with G.M.P's and SQF standards Requirements: Qualifications * At least 1 year of experience of fish cutting/processing * Ability to ...

Specialty Fish Cutter

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Properly clean and maintain the seafood areas in accordance with G.M.P's and SQF standards Requirements Qualifications * At least 1 year of experience of fish cutting/processing * Ability to identify ...

Meat Clerk

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

The Meat & Seafood Clerk is responsible for keeping all store meat cases stocked and clean during ... Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.

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How much do seafood processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for seafood processing in Ohio is $17.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $16.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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What cities in Ohio are hiring for Seafood Processing jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Seafood Processing job openings:

Infographic showing various Seafood Processing job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,376 per year, or $17 per hour.

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

Sysco

Northwood, OH • On-site

$16.83 - $25.29/hr

Full-time

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Company: US1079 Buckhead Meat Midwest, Inc.-Ohio Division
Sales Territory: None
Zip Code: 43619
Travel Percentage: 0
Compensation Range: $16.83 - $25.29

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
Monitor 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Monitoring 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.
  • Assist in Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies, and Procedures.
  • Assist in Implementation of 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 GM (general manager) determines are paramount to the business.
  • Frequently interacts with the following: SSMC/SSSC Personnel, Operations, Sales, Transportation and Maintenance as well as Sysco Operating Companies, and supplier/customer personnel at the line level.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
  • Formal job training in TQM principles, SPC, HACCP concepts, CFIA/FDA regulations would be beneficial.
  • Formal quality and sensory analysis training would be helpful.
Experience:
  • 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 experience will be accepted instead of combined experience.
Professional Skills:
  • Demonstrate the ability to write reports, basic business correspondence, as well as to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
  • Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret basic technical instructions.
  • Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment and office communication equipment.
Certifications, Licenses and/or Registrations:
  • Valid driver’s license.

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 also requires close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety.

Work Environment:
  • 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 and operating in a refrigerated environment is common.
  • 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 opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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