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Posted: Apr 09, 2026

Seafood Processor

Red Salmon

Naknek, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$17.91 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Jun 15, 2026

If you enjoy new possibilities and have a sense of adventure  join us for salmon season in Red Salmon Cannery!

The salmon season begins in mid to late June and can last until the first week of August.

Red Salmon Cannery is a division of Canfisco group and is located in Naknek, a village in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Bristol Bay is known as the “Red Salmon Capital of the World”.

Each first-year processor will earn $17.91 per hour, and $26.87 per hour for overtime worked. During the peak of the season fishing is heavy and our facility operates 24 hours a day. At this point you may work up to 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no days off.  This could provide a chance to work lots of overtime when the plant is in full production!

There may be several days or weeks of full production, and there may be several days with little or no production.  Wild fisheries are not always easy to predict.

We are looking for energetic employees who are not afraid to step outside the routine and have the commitment and mindset to push through long, hard days.

Requirements
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.A and be able to:

  • Available to work from mid-June to the first week of August

  • Stand on your feet for up to 16 hours per day, 7 days a week in a cold and moist environment

  • Work with seafood

  • Lift up to 40 pounds repeatable through your work shift

  • Follow all direction and adhere of plant rules

  • Work and live with roommates from diverse backgrounds

  • Be prompt and reliable - attendance is an essential function of this job

Benefits

Red Salmon Cannery – provides:

  • Round-trip transportation to the processing facility from your nearest international airport.

  • FREE room & board to all employees who successfully complete the entire season. Housing 2 to 3 people per room, we have couples housing!

  • Linens and laundry service.

  • FREE three meals a day, and break food.

  • FREE personal protective equipment (PPE), such as boots, rain-gear and gloves.

  • Most cell phone carriers do not work in the remote location of Naknek, Alaska, however A&TT  and GCI are carriers that work.

  • We offer traditional, affordable health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

  • We offer a 401 (k) retirement plan with an employer match from day one!

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Red Salmon

The Red Salmon plant is located on the Naknek River in the village of Naknek, Alaska. With a population of about 680, Naknek is situated on Kvichak Bay, an arm of Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay is known as the “Red Salmon Capital of the World” as well as the gateway to Katmai National Park and Preserve. Due to its abundant red salmon runs, the first salmon cannery was built in Naknek

Location
Alaska
Season
Summer
Staff size
500
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Family housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Intermittent
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