Whale Breaching

A Summer on the Dock in the Remote Alaska Wilderness!

Posted: Jun 30, 2026

Fish Processing / Dock Crew

Whaler's Cove Lodge

Angoon, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$4,490.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Jul 01, 2026

Far beyond your normal 'line cutting' job, the perfect fit for Whaler's Cove also excels at customer service. Most of the work is done in the processing facility, but there's plenty of face time with guests as well. In addition to filleting fish, you will be responsible for checking for any defects or abnormalities, tracking the fillets for each guest, putting the carcasses into the gut buckets, and labeling goods. You’ll be working with a variety of hand tools including knives, banding machine, box stapler, and vacuum packagers. You will not only use the knives but also sharpen them, as well as maintain other pieces of equipment.  You will be responsible for excellent customer service which includes producing a professional commercial quality product!  Our fish fillets and packages, if done right, will hold in our guests freezers for up to 2 years!!

Requirements

  • Must be over 18 years of age

  • Preferred High School Graduate or GED

  • Preferred processing and fillet experience

  • Must be able to work 6 days a week

  • Hours vary throughout the day depending upon the quantity of fish processed.

  • The monthly Salary starts at $4490 per month; Depends On Experience

  • This position qualifies for TIPS.

  • This position provides a private room (with a shared bathroom) and all meals. Our employees get to enjoy the same delectable meals our guests eat!

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How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should send a current resume to wclapplicant@gmail.com

Contact Info

Whaler's Cove Lodge

Whaler's Cove Lodge is the real deal. This is a second-generation owned family business going on it's 43rd year hosting guests in the remote wilds of SE Alaska. WCL is an all-inclusive remote wilderness fishing lodge located in the midst of the Tongass National Forest, adjacent to Admiralty National Monument.

Location
Alaska
Season
Summer and Fall
Staff size
30-34
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Private Rooms. Shared bathrooms.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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