Overview

What’s involved

Working in a team, a seafood processing attendant/hand follows strict hygiene procedures to clean, prepare (fillet, peel, shuck) and pack the product for sale and distribution. A processing attendant can work on a boat or in a processing facility.

How do they spend their day?

A seafood processing attendant/hand works in a chilled processing environment and completes tasks such as:

  • Sorting, weighing, and grading product
  • Running automated machinery for seafood processing
  • Preparing and packing product
  • Recording information using technology
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Loading product
  • Manual Handling

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Skills you will use
Food safety and hygiene
Prepare seafood
Workplace safety

SFI20319 - Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations. A course in food safety and a forklift licence is desirable.

No formal qualifications required for entry-level positions; on-the-job training is usually provided. Basic food handling and safety certifications may be beneficial.

Follows and understands workplace safety, biosecurity and food safety protocols to clean, prepare and pack seafood or freshwater products for sale and distribution.

Attention to detail, physical fitness, punctual, good hygiene practices, works well in a team.