Alaska Seafood Processor
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Job Location:
Dillingham, AK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Northline Seafoods is hiring Seafood Processors for the 2026 Bristol Bay Salmon season running approximately mid-June through mid-August. This role is based on board our stationary 400-foot salmon freezing barge in Bristol Bay Alaska. Processors should expect physically demanding work including long hours (up to 16 hours per day 7 days per week during peak season).
While the work is challenging it is also highly rewardingoffering the opportunity to earn significant overtime gain valuable experience and be part of a close-knit will rotate through a variety of production-related tasks depending on operational needs and fish volume. Hours fluctuate based on fishing activitysome days are extremely busy while slower periods may result in reduced hours.
Important Travel Note: As of May 7 2025 a REAL ID-compliant identification is required for domestic air travel including flights to Alaska. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement prior to hire.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Processing & Freezing Operations: Operating fish elevators moving salmon from holding tanks to freezer lines; sorting fish loading freezer belts tagging product and supporting freezing operations.
- Case-Up & Cold Storage: Building tote boxes and packaging frozen salmon; weighing totes and moving finished product into cold storage using pallet jacks.
- Inventory & Documentation: Assisting with lot code tracking label creation and final product counts.
- Quality Control & Sanitation: Performing visual quality inspections and quality sorting; maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in processing areas.
- Equipment Operations: Operating forklifts (for qualified and trained employees) to move and stack totes in cold storage.
- General Duties: Participating in daily cleaning of the barge and production areas; assisting with additional projects and tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Reliable punctual and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively to understand instructions follow safety protocols and perform job duties; some roles require basic reading and writing skills.
- Previous seafood processing experience is a plus; on-the-job training is provided.
Physical Demands:
This position is physically demanding. Candidates must be able to:
- Work long hours including up to 16-hour days seven days per week.
- Work in cold wet and confined environments for extended periods.
- Perform repetitive full-body movements including bending twisting squatting and lifting.
- Climb multiple levels of stairs and safely navigate tight spaces without assistance.
- Regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally more.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Free meals and lodging while onboard the barge.
- Free round-trip airfare from point of hire to Bristol Bay upon successful completion of the contract; if the contract is not completed return travel costs will be deducted from final pay.
- Opportunity for year-round employment in Washington for strong performers.
- A unique once-in-a-lifetime experience working in one of the worlds most iconic fisheries.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Northline Seafoods is at will. This means that either the employee or Northline Seafoods may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice in accordance with applicable law.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin veteran status or disability status.
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants the first round of correspondence will be conducted via email. Phone inquiries regarding your application may result in delays and we appreciate your patience as we review all submissions. If we are interested in moving forward you will receive an email from us. Thanks!
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Position Title: Seafood Processors Position Location: Bristol Bay, AK Compensation: Starts at $18.25/hour with an overtime rate of $27.37 - lots of opportunity for overtime pay! When: June 2025-August 2025 SUMMARY Northline Seafoods is seeking Seafood Processors for the 2025 Bristol ... View more
