The work that our processing team does is vital. It adds value to the fish that we pull out of the water. Our processing teams efforts allow us — as a family of fishermen — to make products that are healthy and taste great.
Working in Alaska is a great adventure, but it is also very hard work. We work when there is fish. This could mean many long hours a day doing the same thing on your feet in a cold, wet environment. Expect to work 7 days a week, 16 hours a day but also know there may also be days with no work at all.
Trident provides:
Seafood processing is physically demanding, involves long hours, a cold, wet environment, and repetitive work. Please remember that there are no guaranteed work hours. When fish are available, you will be required to be ready and willing to work as directed.
Our shore plants offer dormitory style bunkhouses. Rooms are shared between 2-6 people. On our vessels, employees share small staterooms with 2-6 people in each room. Bathroom facilities are shared at all locations.
Trident Seafoods is committed to the health and safety of our employees. We are adhering to or exceeding all Alaska state health mandates. Our plans include:
All candidates are required to submit an application online to be considered for our open positions.
Ready to join Trident on a Vessel?
Ready to join Trident as a Shoreplant Seafood Processor?
You will need to submit an application online prior to scheduling an interview. To request the interview, please email hrops@tridentseafoods.com. Include in your email your name, email address, and the last four digits of your SSN.
Seafood Processors in Alaska earn at least minimum wage, and any hours worked in excess of 8 per day or 40 per workweek shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay. Payment on vessels can be case rate or hourly, and Seafood Processors in Naknek, Alaska may be paid a higher rate.
Trident’s employment seasons can be as short as two months or last as long as six months.
A Season (Cod, Pollock, Crab): Hiring occurs October-December for work that will begin in December.
B Season (Herring, Salmon): Hiring occurs March-June for work beginning in May or June. We will continue to hire throughout the seasons, however, this is when our interviews occur.
We cannot guarantee that you will be placed with your family or friend; however, if you would like to request this you need to let us know during your interview. If you are placed at the same location, we cannot guarantee that you will be in the same room.