E&E Foods is launching a search for Seasonal Seafood Processors for the Bristol Bay Salmon Season; work period is June through July 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. Employee 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.
• Paid round trip airfare from largest city near point of hire to plan location in Alaska.
• Free room and board
• Laundry services provided

WORK ENVIRONMENT and LIVING LOCATION:

• Must be able to sustain a 16 hour per day/7 days a week work schedule for the duration of the season, approximately Mid-May/Early June through late July/Early August.
• Housing is dormitory style, and you may share a room with up to 6 people.
• There are no health care options readily accessible.
• There is no cellphone signal and limited internet available. Communication is very limited.

ADA: EE Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.EEOC: EE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability. Previously incarcerated, BIPOC, women and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!