General Laborer – Seafood Processing

About ATC

ATC has been a trusted leader in staffing for nearly 40 years, offering stable employment, career growth, and a people-first culture. With balanced schedules, competitive pay, and strong support, you'll find the flexibility, advancement, and teamwork you need to thrive.

We’re hiring General Laborers with seafood experience!
This role involves supporting daily operations through hands-on physical tasks, assisting skilled team members, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. We’re looking for reliable, hard-working individuals who have experience in seafood handling or processing. If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Positions Available:

• Order Pickers
• Shipping & Receiving
• Loading and unloading Trucks
• Scaling and cleaning Fish and Sea Food Products
• General Warehouse Labor Cold Environment

Compensation: $17.00 – $18.50/hr. (based on experience)

What We Offer:

• Full-time, steady schedule
• Benefits offered through Benefits in a Card
• Opportunities for advancement
• A respectful and inclusive workplace

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday / 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM Fish Dept.
• Monday to Friday / 3:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Order Fulfillment Dept.
• Monday to Friday / 6:00AM to 3:00pm Warehouse / Loading and unloading

Location: Newark, New Jersey

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in Sea Food Industries, Knowledge of Sea Food Products, Freezer Warehouse Environment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be PC knowledgeable, with the ability to navigate basic computer programs
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in cold, wet environments for extended periods.
• Comfortable lifting heavy boxes, seafood crates, and ice (up to 50 lbs.)
• Standing for long shifts and working in fast-paced conditions.

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace safety practices.
• Flexibility to perform different tasks as needed.

Product Knowledge

• Understanding of various fish and seafood types (fresh, frozen, shellfish).
• Ability to identify quality, freshness, and proper handling requirements.
• Knowledge of safe thawing, storage temperatures, and shelf-life standards

Cutting & Preparation Skills Would be a Plus

• Filleting, scaling, trimming, de-boning, and portioning various fish species.
• Using knives and seafood tools safely and efficiently.
• Packaging, labeling, and weighing products accurately.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE