SUMMARY

Northline Seafoods is hiring Seafood Processors at our Fairhaven facility in Bellingham, WA. This is a head-and-gut processing facility, where processors will perform a variety of production tasks, including heading, gutting, trimming, and cleaning seafood.

This is a temporary position for our winter processing operations, with potential for continued employment.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Fish Handling: Receive fish from totes or conveyors. Sort fish by size, species, or quality. Place fish properly on conveyors for processing.
• Heading and Gutting: Operate mechanical heading and gutting machines. Manually head or gut fish with knives when machines miss or require correction. Inspect fish to ensure proper gut removal and quality standards are met.
• Trimming and Cleaning: Remove remaining bloodlines, organs, or defects from fish. Rinse fish thoroughly to ensure cleanliness before freezing or packing.
• Machine Operation: Start, stop, and monitor heading and gutting machines during production. Clear jams, adjust machine settings, and perform minor troubleshooting as needed. Maintain a smooth and continuous production flow.
• Quality Control: Check fish for bruises, damage, or parasites. Report any quality issues to supervisors or leads. Follow all company and regulatory quality standards.
• Packaging Preparation: Place processed fish in pans, trays, or onto freezing racks. Weigh and label fish accurately for shipping or storage.
• **Sanitation & Safety: **Keep the work area clean and free of hazards. Handle sharp tools and machinery safely. Follow hygiene and food safety guidelines, including use of gloves, aprons, and hairnets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Ability to work long hours and stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet environments for extended periods.
• Able to perform repetitive motions, including bending, lifting, squatting, twisting, and knife work.
• Previous seafood or production experience is a plus (training provided).
• Must regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally heavier items.
• Able to communicate effectively, follow directions, and adhere to safety requirements; some positions may require reading and writing skills.

Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.