Alaska Seafood Processor

Northline Seafoods

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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 rewarding—offering the opportunity to earn significant overtime, gain valuable experience, and be part of a close-knit team.
Processors will rotate through a variety of production-related tasks depending on operational needs and fish volume. Hours fluctuate based on fishing activity—some 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous seafood processing experience is a plus; on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operating fish elevators moving salmon from holding tanks to freezer lines
• Sorting fish, loading freezer belts, tagging product, and supporting freezing operations.
• Building tote boxes and packaging frozen salmon
• Weighing totes and moving finished product into cold storage using pallet jacks.
• Assisting with lot code tracking, label creation, and final product counts.
• Performing visual quality inspections and quality sorting
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in processing areas.
• Operating forklifts (for qualified and trained employees) to move and stack totes in cold storage.
• Participating in daily cleaning of the barge and production areas
• Assisting with additional projects and tasks as assigned.

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 world’s most iconic fisheries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed