At-Sea Seafood Processor - Housing Included, Overtime

Phoenix Processors Limited Partnership; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and meals provided

Overtime pay

Job summary

Phoenix Processor Limited Partnership in Seattle, WA, seeks at-sea processors for the 2027 A Season starting January aboard the M/V Excellence. This demanding role requires stamina, enduring shifts, and the ability to live at sea with housing and meals provided.

You will operate production lines for roe, surimi, fishmeal, and fillet, lift heavy items, and follow strict safety rules. A pre-employment drug test and ongoing testing are required, with starting pay of $3,500–$5,000 per month plus

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Willing to work 12–16 hour shifts, 7 days a week.
• Work in a cold, damp environment and maintain safety.
• Must speak and read basic English and follow instructions in English.
• Willing to live aboard ship for up to 120 days.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and participate in random testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines for roe, surimi, fishmeal, and fillet production.
• Prepare products for packing and loading onto holds.
• Stack cases in freezer holds and manage cold storage.
• Load and unload vessel with product and supplies.
• Operate a forklift and perform factory cleanup.
• Follow safety protocols and instructions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Able to lift 50 pounds

English reading/writing

Teamwork

Long shift endurance

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Phoenix Processor Limited Partnership in Seattle, WA, seeks at-sea processors for the 2027 A Season starting January aboard the M/V Excellence. This demanding role requires stamina, enduring shifts, and the ability to live at sea with housing and meals provided.

You will operate production lines for roe, surimi, fishmeal, and fillet, lift heavy items, and follow strict safety rules. A pre-employment drug test and ongoing testing are required, with starting pay of $3,500–$5,000 per month plus