Season Dates: The Red Salmon plant operates from mid June to late July. Processes salmon mid-June through July
Employees: 500 at peak season.
Working at Red Salmon
The North Pacific Seafoods Red Salmon plant is located on the Naknek River in the village of Naknek, Alaska. With a population of about 680, Naknek is situated on Kvichak Bay, an arm of Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay is known as the “Red Salmon Capital of the World” as well as the gateway to Katmai National Park and Preserve. Due to its abundant red salmon runs, the first salmon cannery was built in Naknek in 1890. The area has remained a major red salmon center, with strong runs to this day. Bristol Bay is a tundra area known for its broad tide lands, high brown cliffs with crowning greenery. The nearest commercial airport is in King Salmon, which is connected to Naknek by road and is located about 280 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Room & Board: Employees are housed in shared rooms in dormitory style housing. Room and board (meals) are free to employees who complete the processing season. Employees who leave before the season ends pay $15 per day for housing and meals. Raingear is provided by the plant. While the plant provides bed linens, many employees prefer to bring a sleeping bag. Employees need to supply their own towels, clothing and toiletries.
Amenities: The plant is located 1.5 miles from Naknek. The plant office handles mail for employees. There are first aid facilities, phones and a small store and internet access at the plant. If you elect to bring your laptop computer the plant is not responsible for any loss, theft nor damage to your personal property. There is a health clinic in Naknek, but no hospital facilities. It is important that medical and dental issues be handled before arriving in Naknek, as health care options are limited. Also, please bring all prescription medications needed for the duration of the season.
Transportation: Transportation between Anchorage, Alaska or Seattle, Washington and the plant is provided by the company for employees who complete the season. If an employee leaves before the season ends, they are responsible for their own transportation back, and transportation expenses to the plant may be deducted from the last payroll check.
Employees: 500 at peak season.
Working at Red Salmon
The North Pacific Seafoods Red Salmon plant is located on the Naknek River in the village of Naknek, Alaska. With a population of about 680, Naknek is situated on Kvichak Bay, an arm of Bristol Bay. Bristol Bay is known as the “Red Salmon Capital of the World” as well as the gateway to Katmai National Park and Preserve. Due to its abundant red salmon runs, the first salmon cannery was built in Naknek in 1890. The area has remained a major red salmon center, with strong runs to this day. Bristol Bay is a tundra area known for its broad tide lands, high brown cliffs with crowning greenery. The nearest commercial airport is in King Salmon, which is connected to Naknek by road and is located about 280 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Room & Board: Employees are housed in shared rooms in dormitory style housing. Room and board (meals) are free to employees who complete the processing season. Employees who leave before the season ends pay $15 per day for housing and meals. Raingear is provided by the plant. While the plant provides bed linens, many employees prefer to bring a sleeping bag. Employees need to supply their own towels, clothing and toiletries.
Amenities: The plant is located 1.5 miles from Naknek. The plant office handles mail for employees. There are first aid facilities, phones and a small store and internet access at the plant. If you elect to bring your laptop computer the plant is not responsible for any loss, theft nor damage to your personal property. There is a health clinic in Naknek, but no hospital facilities. It is important that medical and dental issues be handled before arriving in Naknek, as health care options are limited. Also, please bring all prescription medications needed for the duration of the season.
Transportation: Transportation between Anchorage, Alaska or Seattle, Washington and the plant is provided by the company for employees who complete the season. If an employee leaves before the season ends, they are responsible for their own transportation back, and transportation expenses to the plant may be deducted from the last payroll check.
