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Chefs' Warehouse

Seafood Production Worker

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a steady flow in order to meet production requirements * Reads production schedule or customer order to ...

tcw

Seafood Production Worker

Bronx, NY

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Selects products from pick ticket and stages orders. Replenish stock as needed. What you'll do: * Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a ...

tcw

Seafood Production Worker

Miami, FL

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Selects products from pick ticket and stages orders. Replenish stock as needed. What you'll do: * Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a ...

The Chefs' Warehouse

Seafood Production Worker

Miami, FL · On-site

$18/hr

Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a steady flow in order to meet production requirements * Reads production schedule or customer order to ...

tcw

Seafood Production Worker

Bronx, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Selects products from pick ticket and stages orders. Replenish stock as needed. What you'll do: * Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a ...

Foley Fish

Seafood Production Cutter

New Bedford, MA · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

Company Description Since 1906, Foley Fish of Boston and New Bedford, MA, delivers a full line of seafood products to fine restaurants, hospitality groups, and specialty retailers nationwide - and ...

Chefs' Warehouse

Seafood Production Worker

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a steady flow in order to meet production requirements * Reads production schedule or customer order to ...

Foley Fish

Seafood Production Cutter

New Bedford, MA

$21 - $22/hr

Company Description Since 1906, Foley Fish of Boston and New Bedford, MA, delivers a full line of seafood products to fine restaurants, hospitality groups, and specialty retailers nationwide - and ...

Chefs' Warehouse

Seafood Production Worker

Miami, FL · On-site

$18/hr

Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a steady flow in order to meet production requirements * Reads production schedule or customer order to ...

The Chefs' Warehouse

Seafood Production Worker

Miami, FL · On-site

$18/hr

Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock * Ensure that production maintains a steady flow in order to meet production requirements * Reads production schedule or customer order to ...

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How much do seafood production jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for seafood production in the United States is $16.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a seafood production role, and how can new employees best prepare for them?

Seafood production roles often involve working in fast-paced environments with strict food safety and hygiene standards. New employees may face challenges such as adapting to cold or wet working conditions, handling repetitive tasks efficiently, and ensuring compliance with quality control protocols. To prepare, it's helpful to develop good attention to detail, maintain physical stamina, and become familiar with food safety guidelines. Open communication with supervisors and teamwork are also key to overcoming initial challenges and succeeding in the role.

What is the difference between Seafood Production vs Seafood Processing?

AspectSeafood ProductionSeafood Processing
CredentialsMay require fishing licenses, safety certificationsFood safety certifications, HACCP training
Work EnvironmentFishing boats, aquaculture farmsProcessing plants, factories
Industry UsageHarvesting seafood from ocean or farmsPreparing seafood for market, packaging

Seafood Production involves harvesting seafood from the ocean or aquaculture farms, focusing on catching or cultivating fish and shellfish. Seafood Processing, on the other hand, involves transforming the harvested seafood into market-ready products through cleaning, filleting, packaging, and preserving. Both roles are essential in the seafood industry but differ in their focus and work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in seafood production?

To thrive in Seafood Production, you need knowledge of seafood processing techniques, food safety standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial processing equipment, HACCP certification, and inventory management systems is highly valued. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and smooth operations in seafood processing facilities.

What is seafood production?

Seafood production jobs involve the processing, packaging, and distribution of fish and other seafood products for commercial sale. Workers in this field may handle tasks such as cleaning, filleting, freezing, and preparing seafood according to health and safety standards. These roles are commonly found in seafood processing plants, fishing companies, and distribution centers. The work can be physically demanding and often requires attention to detail to ensure product quality and safety. Opportunities in seafood production can range from entry-level positions to supervisory and quality control roles.
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Infographic showing various Seafood Production job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,551 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Seafood Production Worker

The Chefs' Warehouse

Bronx, NY

$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Chefs' Warehouse rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 49 rated food wholesalers

Job description

About Down East Seafood

For over 30 years, Down East Seafood has been a go-to source for the freshest, highest-quality seafood among New York’s most celebrated chefs. What began as a single van sourcing clams from Maine has grown into a full-line seafood operation, delivering sustainably sourced selections six days a week across the Tri-State area. Based in a 17,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Hunt’s Point, the Bronx, Down East combines local expertise with coastal reach—providing premium seafood to restaurants in NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Southern Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey. With a commitment to freshness, traceability, and chef-focused service, Down East continues to bring the ocean’s bounty straight to the back of house.


Position Summary: Assists manager by ensuring inventory properly recorded and rotated into stock. Processes fresh fish for customer orders. Selects products from pick ticket and stages orders. Replenish stock as needed.

What you’ll do:

  • Ensure all incoming seafood is properly rotated into stock
  • Ensure that production maintains a steady flow in order to meet production requirements
  • Reads production schedule or customer order to determine items to be processed, moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Conveys materials and items from stocked locations to production areas or storage or to other designated areas using electric pallet jack.
  • Lift seafood onto table- Lifting 15-20#s consistently, frequently up to 50# and occasionally up to 100# with assistance.
  • Uses electric scaling machine to scale fish- involves standing for long periods.
  • Sorts and places items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Work in refrigerated rooms 30-36 degrees.
  • Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for stock items and distributes items.
  • Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department to prepare for shipping.
  • Marks or labels items with identifying information.
  • Opens boxes, crates, and other containers.
  • Records amounts of items distributed.
  • Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
  • Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area including warehouse.

About you:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
  • Employee discounts for travel and events
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( WWW.CHEFSWAREHOUSE.COM ) is North America's leading distributor of specialty, protein and broadline offerings, providing the world's greatest ingredients to North America's best chefs for over three decades. From the most dish-dazzling center of the plate proteins to the highly sophisticated and luxurious ingredients to integrate across any menu, The Chefs' Warehouse provides their large base of more than 35,000 customers a world-class variety of products that are 2nd to none: supporting chefs in their pursuit of culinary excellence and making their wildest culinary visions a reality.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Ridgefield, CT, US

Year founded

1985

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