Seafood Processor

We are hiring Seafood Processor’s Seasonal starting mid-November through mid-March

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Job Details

• Position: Seafood Processor (Seasonal early November through mid-March based on operational need)
• Location: Bellingham, WA
• Day shift: $19.13 to $20.13/per hour
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx.com, Virtual Primary Care(VPC), and Washington paid sick leave

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REQUIREMENTS

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Ability to work long hours and stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet environments for extended periods.
• Able to perform repetitive motions, including bending, lifting, squatting, twisting, and knife work.
• Previous seafood, machine operation (filet/heading/gutting), or warehouse production experience is a plus.
• Must regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally heavier items (up to 50 lbs for material handlers).
• Able to communicate effectively, follow directions, and adhere to safety requirements; some positions may require reading and writing skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Fish Handling: Receive fish from totes or conveyors. Sort fish by size, species, or quality. Place fish properly on conveyors for processing.
• Heading, Gutting, and Filleting: Operate mechanical heading, gutting, and filet machines. Manually head, gut, or filet fish with knives when machines miss or require correction. Inspect fish to ensure proper cut, gut removal, and quality standards are met.
• Trimming and Cleaning: Remove remaining bloodlines, organs, bones, or defects from fish. Rinse fish thoroughly to ensure cleanliness before freezing or packing.
• Machine Operation: Start, stop, and monitor heading, gutting, and filet machines during production. Clear jams, adjust machine settings for optimal yield, and perform minor troubleshooting as needed. Maintain a smooth and continuous production flow.
• Material Handling: Safely operate pallet jacks to move fish totes, ice, packaging materials, and finished goods throughout the facility. Stage production lines with raw materials and transport frozen products to storage or shipping areas.
• Quality Control: Check fish for bruises, damage, or parasites. Report any quality issues to supervisors or leads. Follow all company and regulatory quality standards.
• Packaging Preparation: Place processed fish in pans, trays, or onto freezing racks. Weigh and label fish accurately for shipping or storage.
• Sanitation & Safety: Keep the work area and warehouse floors clean and free of hazards. Handle sharp tools, heavy machinery, and forklifts safely. Follow hygiene and food safety guidelines, including use of gloves, aprons, and hairnets.
• Other duties as assigned.

LaborMax Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations. LaborMAX Staffing is a locally operated staffing agency serving businesses throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish Counties, with offices in Bellingham and Everett. We partner with companies across a variety of industries to provide reliable employees for short-term, long-term, and project-based assignments. Our goal is to connect dependable workers with great opportunities while providing support every step of the way. When you work with LaborMAX, you can expect a simple hiring process, consistent communication from our local team, and access to a wide range of job opportunities throughout the region. We take pride in helping people get to work quickly and supporting our employees once they’re on assignment.