Thank you so much for your interest in working with Silver Bay Seafoods for the 2026 season as an experienced Seafood Processor. For the 2026 seafood processing summer season Silver Bay Seafoods is only hiring employees who have previous Alaska seafood processing experience.
Silver Bay Seafoods is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Seafood Processors for the upcoming 2026 season. We are specifically looking for individuals with a proven track record in the industry to join our team across various Alaska facilities. If you are NEW to the Silver Bay Family and have experience as a Seafood Processor please review the job details below and submit your application showing your interest.
Established in 2007 as a single salmon processing facility in Sitka Alaska Silver Bay Seafoods has evolved into a premier vertically integrated processor. Today the company stands as one of Alaskas largest seafood processors managing a strategic network of 22 facilities including 16 processing and 6 support sites.
Silver Bay processes multiple species of seafood.
Primary Duties:
Processors can be assigned to various positions within the production department including but not limited to butchering sorting filleting and case-up. Processors are also required to participate in plant clean-up and other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
The responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Process multiple species of Alaskan seafood.
- Work on hand butcher line; use of hands/hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming.
- Wash size grade seafood load processed seafood onto freezer baskets/into cartons for shipping & other related Seafood Processor II activities as per SOC/OES 51-3022 ().
Position Details
- Duration: Temporary full-time seasonal positions.
- Wage: $17.91/hr to $19.11/hr (depending on experience) with overtime rates up to $28.67/hr.
- Locations: Primary reporting in Sitka AK with work distributed across various facilities including Craig Cordova Dillingham False Pass Ketchikan Kodiak Naknek Petersburg Seward Valdez and Wood River.
Schedule/Expected Schedule:
- Monday-Sunday 6:00 AM-12:00 AM. Offering 35(plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks.
- Shifts may vary and significant overtime may be required depending on the volume of fish processed and the production schedule. Work hours are determined by production needs and are not guaranteed on a daily weekly or scheduled basis.
- Shift schedules may rotate to accommodate our 24/7 operations. Shift times may vary and could include: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Scheduled days/hours includes weekends; possible holiday work.
- Start/end times offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they maybe dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs weather and commute time between worksites (if applicable).
Requirements
Mandatory Requirement: 3 Months Experience
We are requiring Experienced Seafood Processors.
- To be considered you must have at least 3 months of verifiable work experience with various species of Alaskan seafood.
- Applicants must also have 3 months of direct seafood processing experience.
- Must be 18 due to state labor laws.
- Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone.
- Perform physical activities: such as lift balance walk stoop handle position move lift push pull carry objects up to 50lbs.
- Must have 3-months verifiable work experience with various species of Alaskan seafood and seafood processing experience.
- No minimum education requirement.
- All applicants must be able willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment.
- Background check post hire at employers expense. Subject to post-hire and post-injury or accident drug testing paid for by the employer.
- Delivery and availability of seafood product from fisherman may result in possible downtimes due to weather conditions. Must be able to work weekends holidays and extended shifts and schedules including 7-day work week as required.
Benefits
Inbound and Outbound Transportation (Initial Arrival & Contract Completion/Subsequent Departure):
The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at the rate required at the time of travel (currently $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts).
Transportation including meals and to the extent necessary lodging to the place of employment along with subsistence will be provided for cost from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer whether in the U.S. or abroad to the place of employment.
Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer.
Tools Equipment and Supplies: All work will be done with employer provided tools supplies and equipment without charge or deposit.
Miscellaneous:
Shared furnished housing (room and board) is provided to employees at a daily rate of $15.00 if housing is utilized by worker applicable daily rate is to be deducted from the workers paycheck. Room and board includes shared housing transportation from employer-provided housing to the worksite (when necessary) and three (3) meals per day. This offer applies to all employees residing on company property who work over 8 hours per day. If an employee works less than 8 hours per day no room and board deductions will be taken. Additionally employees in the highest tier with 4001 hours of industry experience as a Seafood Processor are also exempt from room and board deductions. Upon successful completion of the contract employees will be eligible to be reimbursed for half (1/2) of any/all paid room and board deductions which will be reimbursed in the workers final paycheck. To successfully complete the contract employees must be available to work at all company production facilities in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area for the entire duration specified. Any worker who voluntarily abandons employment is not entitled to payment for outbound transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to
.
Required Skills:
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies: Functional Fish Processing Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of fish anatomy processing techniques and quality standards. Process Management: Ability to oversee and optimize the entire filleting process including quality control yield management and production efficiency. Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with various filleting equipment and machinery. Safety Protocols: Strong understanding and implementation of food safety regulations and HACCP principles. Team Management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of fillet workers. Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving issues related to production quality or safety. Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with team members management and customers. Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide team members towards achieving goals. Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving disputes and maintaining a positive work environment. Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and priorities. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required. 3 to 6 months of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in seafood industry or manufacturing not required but preferred. Work Environment and Schedule The Fillet Line Supervisor is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to a full spectrum of outside weather conditions from wet/humid conditions with extreme cold. Occasionally exposed to high precarious places fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. Position requires onsite presence at one of our Alaska processing facilities and the ability to travel including at times in remote locations. Physical Demands Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception. Mental Activities Excellent in working as a team with good work ethics good decision-making skills and is occasionally required to use interpersonal skills mentoring problem analysis training and supervision skills. Able to multitask in a very stressful and fast-paced work environment. Pay attention to details and have a high level of accuracy be flexible and stress resistant. The employee will occasionally be required to exercise independent judgment and use discretion.
Thank you so much for your interest in working with Silver Bay Seafoods for the 2026 season as an experienced Seafood Processor. For the 2026 seafood processing summer season Silver Bay Seafoods is only hiring employees who have previous Alaska seafood processing experience.Silver Bay Seafoods is cu...
Thank you so much for your interest in working with Silver Bay Seafoods for the 2026 season as an experienced Seafood Processor. For the 2026 seafood processing summer season Silver Bay Seafoods is only hiring employees who have previous Alaska seafood processing experience.
Silver Bay Seafoods is currently seeking dedicated and experienced Seafood Processors for the upcoming 2026 season. We are specifically looking for individuals with a proven track record in the industry to join our team across various Alaska facilities. If you are NEW to the Silver Bay Family and have experience as a Seafood Processor please review the job details below and submit your application showing your interest.
Established in 2007 as a single salmon processing facility in Sitka Alaska Silver Bay Seafoods has evolved into a premier vertically integrated processor. Today the company stands as one of Alaskas largest seafood processors managing a strategic network of 22 facilities including 16 processing and 6 support sites.
Silver Bay processes multiple species of seafood.
Primary Duties:
Processors can be assigned to various positions within the production department including but not limited to butchering sorting filleting and case-up. Processors are also required to participate in plant clean-up and other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
The responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Process multiple species of Alaskan seafood.
- Work on hand butcher line; use of hands/hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming.
- Wash size grade seafood load processed seafood onto freezer baskets/into cartons for shipping & other related Seafood Processor II activities as per SOC/OES 51-3022 ().
Position Details
- Duration: Temporary full-time seasonal positions.
- Wage: $17.91/hr to $19.11/hr (depending on experience) with overtime rates up to $28.67/hr.
- Locations: Primary reporting in Sitka AK with work distributed across various facilities including Craig Cordova Dillingham False Pass Ketchikan Kodiak Naknek Petersburg Seward Valdez and Wood River.
Schedule/Expected Schedule:
- Monday-Sunday 6:00 AM-12:00 AM. Offering 35(plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks.
- Shifts may vary and significant overtime may be required depending on the volume of fish processed and the production schedule. Work hours are determined by production needs and are not guaranteed on a daily weekly or scheduled basis.
- Shift schedules may rotate to accommodate our 24/7 operations. Shift times may vary and could include: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Scheduled days/hours includes weekends; possible holiday work.
- Start/end times offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they maybe dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs weather and commute time between worksites (if applicable).
Requirements
Mandatory Requirement: 3 Months Experience
We are requiring Experienced Seafood Processors.
- To be considered you must have at least 3 months of verifiable work experience with various species of Alaskan seafood.
- Applicants must also have 3 months of direct seafood processing experience.
- Must be 18 due to state labor laws.
- Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone.
- Perform physical activities: such as lift balance walk stoop handle position move lift push pull carry objects up to 50lbs.
- Must have 3-months verifiable work experience with various species of Alaskan seafood and seafood processing experience.
- No minimum education requirement.
- All applicants must be able willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment.
- Background check post hire at employers expense. Subject to post-hire and post-injury or accident drug testing paid for by the employer.
- Delivery and availability of seafood product from fisherman may result in possible downtimes due to weather conditions. Must be able to work weekends holidays and extended shifts and schedules including 7-day work week as required.
Benefits
Inbound and Outbound Transportation (Initial Arrival & Contract Completion/Subsequent Departure):
The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at the rate required at the time of travel (currently $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts).
Transportation including meals and to the extent necessary lodging to the place of employment along with subsistence will be provided for cost from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer whether in the U.S. or abroad to the place of employment.
Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer.
Tools Equipment and Supplies: All work will be done with employer provided tools supplies and equipment without charge or deposit.
Miscellaneous:
Shared furnished housing (room and board) is provided to employees at a daily rate of $15.00 if housing is utilized by worker applicable daily rate is to be deducted from the workers paycheck. Room and board includes shared housing transportation from employer-provided housing to the worksite (when necessary) and three (3) meals per day. This offer applies to all employees residing on company property who work over 8 hours per day. If an employee works less than 8 hours per day no room and board deductions will be taken. Additionally employees in the highest tier with 4001 hours of industry experience as a Seafood Processor are also exempt from room and board deductions. Upon successful completion of the contract employees will be eligible to be reimbursed for half (1/2) of any/all paid room and board deductions which will be reimbursed in the workers final paycheck. To successfully complete the contract employees must be available to work at all company production facilities in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area for the entire duration specified. Any worker who voluntarily abandons employment is not entitled to payment for outbound transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to
.
Required Skills:
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies: Functional Fish Processing Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of fish anatomy processing techniques and quality standards. Process Management: Ability to oversee and optimize the entire filleting process including quality control yield management and production efficiency. Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with various filleting equipment and machinery. Safety Protocols: Strong understanding and implementation of food safety regulations and HACCP principles. Team Management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of fillet workers. Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving issues related to production quality or safety. Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with team members management and customers. Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide team members towards achieving goals. Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving disputes and maintaining a positive work environment. Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions and priorities. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required. 3 to 6 months of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in seafood industry or manufacturing not required but preferred. Work Environment and Schedule The Fillet Line Supervisor is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to a full spectrum of outside weather conditions from wet/humid conditions with extreme cold. Occasionally exposed to high precarious places fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. Position requires onsite presence at one of our Alaska processing facilities and the ability to travel including at times in remote locations. Physical Demands Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception. Mental Activities Excellent in working as a team with good work ethics good decision-making skills and is occasionally required to use interpersonal skills mentoring problem analysis training and supervision skills. Able to multitask in a very stressful and fast-paced work environment. Pay attention to details and have a high level of accuracy be flexible and stress resistant. The employee will occasionally be required to exercise independent judgment and use discretion.
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