Fish Processing Plant Worker (Graal)

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Graal - Fish Processing Plant Worker

GRAAL is one of Poland’s well-known producers of fresh, cold-smoked, hot-smoked, and marinated fish products. The company specializes in processing salmon, halibut, trout, and tuna, as well as sliced fish products without preservatives. The plant operates modern production lines and maintains strict quality and hygiene standards.

Location: 78-111 Kukinia 43, Poland
Recruitment Agency: Personnel Service, Wrocław, ul. Sucha 3, 50-086 Wrocław

Job Responsibilities

Workers may be assigned to different departments depending on production needs. 

Main Duties:

  • Packing and arranging fish slices (fresh and smoked)
  • Portioning and cutting fresh fish
  • Knife work and manual processing
  • Cleaning and deboning fish
  • Weighing finished products
  • Working on the production line
  • Maintaining hygiene and following safety rules 

Department Assignment: Decided during onboarding
Temperature in Facility: +11°C to +14°C

Compensation & Contract

Contract Type: Umowa Zlecenie (Civil Contract)

Base Rates:

  • Standard rate: 24.60 PLN/hour ≈ 124 MXN/hour
  • Students under 26: 30.50 PLN/hour ≈ 154 MXN/hour

Monthly Workload: 200–240 hours

Monthly Earnings Estimate:

  • Standard rate: 4,920–6,000 PLN (24,800–30,000 MXN)
  • Student rate: Higher earnings with preferential tax treatment 

Additional Benefits:

  • Individual bonuses possible based on performance and position
  • Timely payments by the 15th of each month 

Work Schedule

2 Shift System:

  • 1st shift: 07:00-15:00 or 07:00-17:00
  • 2nd shift: 17:00-03:00

Work Week:

  • 5-6 days per week
  • Average 8-10 hours per day
  • Saturday sometimes required
  • Sunday always free

Breaks:

  • 1 × 20 minutes (8-hour shift)
  • 2 × 20 minutes + 10 minutes (12-hour shift)

Meals Provided:

  • Hot soup 4 times per week
  • Main dish 2 times per week
  • Extra bun or yogurt on Thursdays
  • Unlimited sausages and burgers, bread, and sauces on each shift
  • Hot drinks: tea, hot water, sugar
  • Night shift: instant soup + sandwiches

Accommodation

Agency-Provided Housing:

  • Cost: 670 PLN/month (≈3,350 MXN)
  • Free transport to/from workplace included

Alternative Housing Option:

  • If using own housing: +150 PLN (≈760 MXN) food card provided

Private Housing Option (After 2-3 Months): Cross Bridge Recruitment will assist with:

  • Finding suitable rooms or apartments
  • Organizing the move
  • Signing rental contracts
  • Understanding Polish housing rules and standards
  • Typical cost: 500-750 PLN per person per month
  • Usually no more than 2 people per room
  • Higher comfort level 

Additional Requirements & Benefits

  • Medical book (SANEPID) registration required
  • Cost: 240 PLN, deducted from first salary
  • Canteen available on-site
  • Personal lockers provided
  • Workwear provided (upper clothes, trousers, sweater)
  • Temperature-appropriate clothing for +11–14°C environment

Ideal Candidates

This job is suitable for candidates who:

  • Are physically fit
  • Can work comfortably at +11–14°C
  • Can handle fish products and related smells
  • Are comfortable with manual tasks
  • Are ready for stable, long-term work
  • Experience is welcome but not required

Not Suitable For:

This position may not be suitable if you:

  • Are highly sensitive to fish smells
  • Feel discomfort doing manual or repetitive tasks
  • Cannot work in cooler temperatures

Cross Bridge Recruitment offers a variety of roles and can help find one that matches your skills and preferences.

Professional Support Services

Cross Bridge Recruitment and Personnel Service provide:

  • Visa documentation and submission support
  • Employment arrangements and direct employer contact
  • Travel coordination and airport pick-up
  • On-site English-speaking coordinator
  • Free Polish language course
  • Full legal and residency assistance
  • Accommodation process support
  • Complete guidance from visa processing to permanent residency 

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