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Bear Flag Fish Company

Seafood Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Stay informed about seasonal catches, sustainability practices, and new products. * Collaborate ... Comfortable using knives and seafood processing equipment safely. * Excellent communication and ...

Bear Flag Fish Co.

Seafood Specialist

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Stay informed about seasonal catches, sustainability practices, and new products. * Collaborate ... Comfortable using knives and seafood processing equipment safely. * Excellent communication and ...

Bear Flag Fish Co.

Seafood Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Stay informed about seasonal catches, sustainability practices, and new products. * Collaborate ... Comfortable using knives and seafood processing equipment safely. * Excellent communication and ...

Canfisco Group

PORT ENGINEER / MACHINIST

Ketchikan, AK · On-site

... seasonal operations at our seafood processing facility in Ketchikan, Alaska. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment, processing machinery, and ...

Canfisco Group

PORT ENGINEER / MACHINIST

Ketchikan, AK · On-site

... seasonal operations at our seafood processing facility in Ketchikan, Alaska. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment, processing machinery, and ...

E&E Foods Inc

Plant Engineer

Egegik, AK

$26 - $32/hr

Description E&E Foods is in search of a seasonal plant engineer for our Coffee Point salmon support ... Our seafood processing facilities are a very remote part in Alaska. Housing is dormitory-style, and ...

E&E Foods Inc.

Plant Engineer

Egegik, AK · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

Description: E&E Foods is in search of a seasonal plant engineer for our Coffee Point salmon ... Our seafood processing facilities are a very remote part in Alaska. Housing is dormitory-style, and ...

E&E Foods, Inc.

Plant Engineer

Egegik, AK · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

E&E Foods is in search of a seasonal plant engineer for our Coffee Point salmon support plant in ... Our seafood processing facilities are a very remote part in Alaska. Housing is dormitory-style, and ...

HEB

Blackhawk/Beltway 8- Seafood- Seafood Rep

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $17/hr

Tracks seasonal record when appropriate * Market: * Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat ... Operates power meat prep and process equipment * Produce: * Stocks and rotates product to ensure ...

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How much do seasonal seafood processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal seafood processing in the United States is $17.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Seasonal Seafood Processing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Seasonal Seafood Processing, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in cold, fast-paced environments, often with no formal educational requirements. Familiarity with food safety standards, basic processing equipment, and occasionally HACCP certification are beneficial. Dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn new tasks quickly are highly valued soft skills in this field. These skills are crucial to maintaining product quality, safety, and productivity during demanding peak seasons.

What are the typical working conditions and hours for seasonal seafood processing jobs?

Seasonal seafood processing jobs often involve working long shifts, sometimes 10–12 hours per day, depending on the volume of the catch and production schedules. The work is usually performed in chilled, wet environments to maintain product freshness, and employees may be required to stand for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks. Teams are structured to work collaboratively on processing lines, so effective teamwork and communication are important. Some companies provide on-site housing or meals for seasonal workers, making it easier for workers from outside the area. Overall, flexibility and a strong work ethic are important due to fluctuating workloads and the fast-paced nature of the seafood industry.

What is a Seasonal Seafood Processing job?

A Seasonal Seafood Processing job involves working in a seafood plant to clean, sort, package, and prepare seafood for distribution. These jobs are typically available during peak fishing seasons and require long hours, repetitive tasks, and working in cold, wet environments. No prior experience is usually required, but physical stamina and the ability to work as part of a team are important. Many positions provide housing and meals, making them a popular choice for temporary work.

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Seasonal Seafood Processor - Local

Pacific Seafood

Charleston, OR • On-site

$17/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 25 days ago

Pacific Seafood rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 434 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Seasonal Seafood Processor - Local
Department: Bandon Shrimp
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Charleston
Compensation: $17.00 / hour
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood
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.

Benefits
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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