Job Description
Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and
always striving to do better.
Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Shellfish Program team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine analytical skills with hands-on experience in the aquaculture industry. The intern will evaluate and model labor and processing activities across multiple locations, identify areas for improved efficiency, and use sales pricing analysis to recommend strategies that drive cost savings and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities: - Analyze labor spend by location and develop clear reporting.
- Evaluate labor KPIs for each site to identify performance trends.
- Determine optimal staffing levels to maximize efficiency.
- Recommend creative strategies to reduce overtime and labor costs.
- Assess processing workflows and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Collaborate with field teams and management to implement recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to Pacific Seafood: Required: - Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Analytics
- Statistics
- Natural Resource Management
- Aquaculture
- Or a closely related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to travel between locations as needed.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations.
Preferred: - Experience with data analysis and KPI reporting.
- Familiarity with aquaculture or natural resource operations.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour
Total Compensation: At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Work at office, Immediate start,