E&E Foods is launching a search for Seasonal Seafood Processors for the Cook Inlet Fishing Season.
The work period is June through September with the opportunity to transfer to another plant at end of season. This job requires working constantly with hands, some heavy lifting, and standing for long periods of time. Employees must work quickly in order to meet production deadlines and shall have the ability to understand and follow instructions and safety rules. The work environment can be very wet, and cold.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Seafood processors perform a variety of tasks that can include anything from sorting, cutting and cleaning, grading, packing salmon roe to cleanup. Most of the work is repetitive and tedious. Some work can be very strenuous such as stacking 50 lb. cases of frozen product, pushing freezer racks or carts of salmon. Working conditions vary with the assignment, but are generally wet, cold and noisy. Working in a processing plant is not an experience for everyone, and everyone should understand their limitations. If you have any doubts at all, it is in your best interest not to apply for this type of work. People with back or wrist problems should consider employment in another industry.
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours and days of work are entirely dependent upon the size of the fish run which is nearly impossible to predict. While we can't guarantee any definite number of hours, a work week can be up to seven days. A workday can run anywhere from nothing to more than sixteen hours per day. You must be ready and able to work all hours assigned. Meal periods and breaks must be taken as scheduled.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The starting wage is $17.91 per regular hour and $26.86 per overtime hour.