Recruitment Event - Seafood Processors
Westward Seafoods
Now Hiring for the 2018 Alaska Season!
May 21, 2018
9:00 am
Houston, TX
May 23, 2018
9:00 am
Brownsville, TX
Located in DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska and UNALASKA, Alaska.
WSI processes several species of seafood including Pollock, Crab, Pacific Cod, Halibut and Sablefish. Production employees process raw product that is delivered from fishing vessels to sell to customers. Processors can be assigned to various positions within the production department including, but not limited to, butchering, sorting, filleting, and case-up. Processors are also required to participate in plant clean-up, and other duties as assigned.
This position requires the candidate have the ability to perform the physical requirements including; standing in place for long periods of time; repetitive motions using hands, arms, legs and back; regularly lift and move 50 lbs; frequent rotations and twisting at waist; frequent climbing and descending of stairs; working long hours in cold/wet environments (12+ hours per day, 7 days a week); and prompt and regular attendance.
All WSI employees are required to wear protective safety gear where required and are responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for self and others.
WSI has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol.
Starting Wage: $9.84 / Overtime $14.76 Wage Level: 1 Status: Non-Exempt Seasonal Hourly.
Benefits: Transportation to/from Point of Hire, 401(k) and Medical upon eligibility.
You will be charged $15 per day for room and board. This will be deducted from your paycheck. We will offer to refund 1/3 of the Room and Board deduction if an employee successfully completes their contract. This would equate to a $5.00 per day refund.