Shellfish Processing Laborer: Inside Jobs

Performs any combination of following tasks concerned with fresh packing, canning, freezing, or smoking shellfish: Transports shellfish, shellfish meats, cans, or cases to work area manually, or using wheeled hopper, handtruck, or power hoist. Loads conveyors, hoppers, or handtrucks with product, cans, or cases. Spreads shellfish on conveyor, drenches them with water, and removes foreign matter. Weighs shellfish or shellfish meat, using scales. Records weight of product on standard form. Sorts shellfish according to size, and trims off unusable portions, using knife or scissors. Packs shellfish meat in jars, cans, or boxes, and packs containers in crushed ice to fresh pack. Cleans conveyors, machines, and work areas, using high pressure hose spray. May feed cans and lids into lidding machine [PACKAGER, MACHINE 920.685-078]. May be designated according to work performed as Shellfish Checker; Shellfish Packer; Shellfish Sorter; Shellfish Weigher.

Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.

Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

How much does a Shellfish Processing Laborer make?

Nationally: $18,000 – $40,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor

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