Production Worker

Job Description

Join Our Team at Orca Bay Foods

About Orca Bay Foods

Orca Bay Foods has proudly operated as a trusted food processor in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 30 years. We are committed to quality, safety, and cleanliness in everything we do. If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a fast-paced team, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

We are currently hiring Production Workers to support operations at our Seattle-based processing facility. In this role, you will help produce and package high-quality seafood and food products while following established safety and sanitation procedures. This is a land-based, full-time opportunity offering steady hours and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and package fresh and frozen food products (including shellfish)
• Rotate through various positions on the production line including sorting, labeling, weighing, packing, sealing, loading, and unloading
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Perform visual inspections of products to ensure quality standards are met
• Follow instructions from supervisors and team leads and be flexible to shift tasks as needed

Work Environment & Conditions

• Cold and wet production environment (temperatures as low as 40F)
• Fast-paced, physically demanding environment requiring prolonged standing
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, humidity, and noise
• You must not have known allergies to shellfish or other seafood products

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods
• Regularly lift and move 25-50 lbs; occasionally up to 75 lbs
• Frequent use of hands and arms; occasional walking and stair climbing

Schedule & Availability

• Available Shifts:
• 1st Shift:4:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
• Extended hours and weekend work (including Saturday and Sunday) may be required during peak production periods
• Must be dependable and able to meet all attendance requirements
  

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round employment
• Stable 40+ hour workweeks during both peak and non-peak seasons
• Benefits eligibility after 60 days of employment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Required Experience

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed

Ability to lift or move 25-50 lbs. and occasionally lift 50-75 lbs.

Able to work at a fast pace in a cold & wet work environment

Perform other duties or production positions as assigned by supervisors/leads

Benefits

The typical hourly pay range for this role is $21.00 - $23.00 per hour. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour

This Position Offers The Following Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 10 days annually at hire)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Group Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, disability, life insurance)
• Free Parking

Orca Bay Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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