Production Technician – Seafood Manufacturing

HireQuestNW; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Overtime opportunities

Paid training

Long-term employment potential

Paid sick leave (Washington law)

Job summary

HireQuest Direct Bellingham is hiring dependable Production Technicians for an established seafood manufacturer in Anacortes, WA. This is a modern food-manufacturing and packaging environment—not traditional head-and-gut seafood processing.

Training is provided, and weekly pay is offered. Responsibilities include inspecting products, weighing ingredients, operating packaging equipment, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a scale and perform basic measurements.
• Ability to follow written, digital, and demonstrated work instructions.
• Comfort performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Previous seafood, food-production, manufacturing, or packaging experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect packages and finished products for accuracy and quality.
• Weigh products and ingredients using production scales.
• Add measured ingredients and seasonings as directed.
• Operate and monitor seafood-processing and packaging equipment.
• Sort, package, label, and prepare finished products for storage or shipment.
• Monitor production processes and report quality, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jacks when trained and authorized.
• Assist with equipment disassembly and sanitation using approved tools, pressurized water, and cleaning chemicals when trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Follow all food-safety, PPE, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Assist with other production duties as needed.

Skills

Attendance

Reading scale

Follow instructions

Quality

Safety

Food production

Job description

Position Summary

HireQuest Direct Bellingham is hiring dependable Production Technicians for an established seafood manufacturer in Anacortes, WA. This is a modern food-manufacturing and packaging environment—not traditional head-and-gut seafood processing. Production Technicians work with ingredients, production equipment, packaging, and finished products while helping maintain high standards for food safety, quality, and cleanliness. Previous seafood-processing experience is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect packages and finished products for accuracy and quality.
• Weigh products and ingredients using production scales.
• Add measured ingredients and seasonings as directed.
• Operate and monitor seafood-processing and packaging equipment.
• Sort, package, label, and prepare finished products for storage or shipment.
• Monitor production processes and report quality, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jacks when trained and authorized.
• Assist with equipment disassembly and sanitation using approved tools, pressurized water, and cleaning chemicals when trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Follow all food-safety, PPE, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Assist with other production duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to accurately read a scale and perform basic measurements.
• Ability to follow written, digital, and demonstrated work instructions.
• Comfort performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Previous seafood, food-production, manufacturing, or packaging experience is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Standing and walking on concrete throughout the scheduled shift.
• Climbing stairs and frequently bending, reaching, and performing repetitive hand motions.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Working in a food-production environment that may be refrigerated, wet, noisy, or hot.
• Working in a facility that processes seafood and may contain other food allergens.
• Safely wearing required PPE and following food-safety and sanitation procedures.

What This Assignment Offers

• Weekly pay
• Full-time hours
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid training
• Opportunities to learn additional production skills
• Potential for long-term employment and permanent placement
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington law

Additional benefits may be available based on eligibility and assignment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HireQuest is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.