2026 Seafood Processor- Red Salmon Cannery (PRCSSR - RSC)

North Pacific Seafoods, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation from airport

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

North Pacific Seafoods, Inc. seeks dedicated processors for a 24-hour red salmon cannery operation in Alaska. You will gut, clean, fillet, pack and ice seafood, operate processing machinery, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Roles require standing long hours in cold, noisy environments with possible heavy lifting.

Overtime is common; housing and meals are provided, along with transport from the nearest airport and health coverage options. Growth opportunities exist within the company.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to perform physical, standing work up to 16 hours daily and seven days a week.
• Able to work in cold, wet, loud plants with seafood odors.

Responsibilities

• Clean, fillet, grade and package seafood products.
• Remove shells, bones and unwanted parts from seafood.
• Inspect seafood for freshness, quality and specs.
• Operate and maintain processing equipment following procedures.
• Follow food safety regulations and keep work areas clean.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Job description

2026 Seafood Processor- Red Salmon Cannery (PRCSSR - RSC)

Processors must be versatile and willing to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, gutting, cleaning, packing and icing of seafood; operating various types of machinery; and general cleaning of work areas. Working conditions vary depending upon tasks assigned, which could include noisy areas where machines are operating, wet areas where seafood is cleaned, and cold areas such as walk-in freezers. Much of the work is repetitive due to mechanization and large volumes of product processed. In short, the nature of the work is not glamorous.

We are looking for hardworking employees who have the mindset to not quit and know how to push through those hard days because they know the return of a LARGE PAYCHECK is worth it!.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, fillet, grade, and package seafood products.
• Carefully remove shells, bones, and any unwanted parts from the seafood products.
• Conduct thorough inspections of seafood products for freshness, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Skillfully operate and maintain processing equipment and tools, following proper procedures.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring that our products are prepared in a clean and hygienic environment.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure a smooth production flow
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for everyone.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times, contributing to a productive and efficient workspace.

Work

RSC runs a 24-hour processing facility.

Lots of fish = lots of work
No fish = no work.

It is key to understand that your hours are all dependent on the fish. There may be several days or weeks of full production, and there may be several days with little or no production.

Wages and Benefits

Pay starts at $17.91/regular hour; $26.87/overtime hour – Payroll is processed Bi-Weekly

In Alaska, employees are paid overtime after eight regular hours in a day, and after 40 regular hours in a week.

NPSI provides transportation from the nearest major airport to the work location and back if you complete the season.

Housing and Meals provided at no cost- Housing at RSC is very similar to dorm style living, with shared rooms with communal bathrooms and showers. We also provide 3 meals a day and snacks during each break.

Laundry is done for employees once a week.

With no onsite expenses, this is often a great way to make money in a relatively short period of time. There are additional opportunities for pay such as referral bonuses.

We offer opportunities to grow: Both professionally and personally! We offer the possibility to move up within our company.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

Qualified applicants must be:

• 18+ years old.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing and able to do this work, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Perform physical, standing work for up to 16 hours per day, seven days per week.
  • Possess visual acuity and tactile dexterity to perform processing tasks.
  • Process, touch, and be in close proximity of seafood products.
  • Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
  • Work in cold, wet, loud plants with strong seafood odors.
  • Live and work in remote areas with limited access to medical attention.
  • Work safely around moving machinery, forklifts, vehicles, and elevated walkways.
  • Follow verbal and/or written directions.
  • Use hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders repetitively.
  • Physically evacuate the area in a swift manner in case of an emergency.
  • Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to live and work with a culturally diverse workforce, sharing bunkhouse rooms and communal restrooms.
• Willing to follow all of the company’s policies including our Discrimination-Free and Harassment-Free Workplace policy.

This work can be hard, monotonous, and boring. Most cell phones do not work in remote areas of Alaska. For Example: GCI cell phones are the most reliable in Naknek, while T-Mobile and Verizon occasionally work. WiFi its very limited.

Real ID went into effect on May 7, 2025. This means a Real ID is required to travel to Alaska if hired. To check the requirements in your local state, please visit REAL ID | Homeland Security .

It is the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws forbidding unlawful discrimination. Company does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or employment based on race, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, opposition to a discriminatory practice, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. It is our policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

Company is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at the Company is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with us. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between company and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of the company, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

Company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request accommodation, please call Human Resources.