Seafood processor vs processor

The differences between seafood processors and processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a seafood processor and a processor. Additionally, a processor has an average salary of $32,098, which is higher than the $23,630 average annual salary of a seafood processor.

The top three skills for a seafood processor include cleanliness, processing equipment and gut. The most important skills for a processor are data entry, customer service, and patients.

Seafood processor vs processor overview

	Seafood Processor	Processor
Yearly salary	$23,630	$32,098
Hourly rate	$11.36	$15.43
Growth rate	2%	-3%
Number of jobs	8,962	11,448
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Average age	42	50
Years of experience	12	12

What does a seafood processor do?

Seafood processors are employees tasked with the job of processing and refining raw materials to finished goods. They sort, tend and operate relative machinery related to the processing plant as well as cleaning working space to ensure hygiene. The duties and responsibilities include issuing guidance and drills in case of emergencies and weighing and packaging market-ready goods.

What does a processor do?

Processors are employees who deal with clients and ensure that the clients' requests are provided. Processors usually handle loans or any other related claims. They are in charge of managing the submission of the clients' rights. They communicate the requirements to clients, schedule appointments, receive requirements submitted by clients, validate the requirements, and endorse further processing and approval requirements. Processors act as the bridge between clients and other institutions. They also communicate the request's status to clients and assist should it be needed after approval.

Seafood processor vs processor salary

Seafood processors and processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Seafood Processor	Processor
Average salary	$23,630	$32,098
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $29,000	Between $24,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Bellingham, WA	Randolph, MA
Highest paying state	Maine	California
Best paying company	PeopleReady	Argonne National Laboratory
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Finance

Differences between seafood processor and processor education

There are a few differences between a seafood processor and a processor in terms of educational background:

	Seafood Processor	Processor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Seafood processor vs processor demographics

Here are the differences between seafood processors' and processors' demographics:

	Seafood Processor	Processor
Average age	42	50
Gender ratio	Male, 74.0% Female, 26.0%	Male, 34.0% Female, 66.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between seafood processor and processor duties and responsibilities

Seafood processor example responsibilities.

Utilize CMMS system to address and make equipment changes to improve equipment operational uptime and minimize equipment downtime.
Work in the case-up department.
Clean machinery to FDA regulations.
Review workspace for cleanliness and safety.
Maintain and operate according to GMP's.
Revise multiple HACCP plans to meet regulatory compliance.

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Processor example responsibilities.

Manage the project schedule and design the PowerPoint presentation.
Manage a monthly pipeline averaging 100 files from origination to funding per month as a Jr. processor.
Coach fellow team members to help attain higher QA and assist with CANDE questions to ensure efficiency.
Manage the ordering of homeowner's association estoppel letters for payoffs; as well as surveys and clear lien searches.
Obtain title policies and process title claims to expedite REO closings and obtain clear title to properties in numerous states.
Mail clerk, stamp, open, count mail and match checks with EOB 's

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Seafood processor vs processor skills

Common seafood processor skills

Cleanliness, 21%
Processing Equipment, 20%
Gut, 17%
Processing Plant, 9%
Food Products, 6%
Places Product, 6%

Common processor skills

Data Entry, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Patients, 11%
Standard Operating Procedure, 6%
Strong Customer Service, 5%
Bank Deposits, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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