Fish Processing Operator (GRAAL)

Fish Processing Plant Worker (Graal)

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Company Overview

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