Seafood Processor | Albany, IN | Full-Time
About Superior Salmon
At Superior Salmon, our mission is to be the benchmark that all other seafood is measured against. At our farms in Hixton, Wisconsin and Albany, Indiana, we raise premium Atlantic salmon on land in clean, recirculating freshwater, with no antibiotics, hormones or pesticides, and we're restoring the native landscape around our facilities along the way. Every role here helps feed families better food, and we're looking for people who want to hold themselves to a higher standard.
About this Role
The Seafood Processing Technician is responsible for the daily operations and duties in the Aquaculture processing portion of Superior Fresh, processing Atlantic salmon for consumption. They also will be responsible for assisting in stocking fish for harvest, and other auxiliary aquaculture tasks. All operations will be done in accordance with the company HACCP/food safety plans, strict biosecurity measures, safety requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsibilities
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices in daily tasks and activities to produce Atlantic Salmon per specifications for our customers.
Comply with and enforce company safety requirements, biosecurity measures, HACCP and food safety plans, and standard operating procedures related to all tasks.
Harvest stocked fish to meet bio-plan requirements and sales demands.
Process head-on-gutted Salmon to meet sales demands; including but not limited to filleting, pinning, skinning, packing, and labeling.
Package and prepare customer orders for shipment following safe food handling and packaging protocols.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions of equipment and facilities in processing and aquaculture areas.
Execute environmental and other quality assurance testing.
Ensure all company record keeping, data entry, product organization, and product tracking activities and tasks are done in accordance with food safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
Support the grading, stocking and moving of fish throughout the facility which will include netting and transporting fish via portable tank and pallet jack, use of piping systems, etc.
Relay information regarding issues with system operation, general issues, or product concerns to the Processing Supervisor.
Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Manage product quality, monitor food safety, automation, OSHA compliance, and maintain workflow.
qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Experience
Fish filleting experience, preferred
Food processing (or related) work experience and/or knowledge, preferred
Licenses or Certifications
Seafood HACCP Certification, preferred
Skills
Basic knowledge of food processing.
Maintain confidentiality.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Work independently as well as in a team environment.
Encourage the building of mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment.
Set priorities and to work with minimal direction and supervision.
Schedule
May include some weekends and holidays.
Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
pay
$17.00 per hour
benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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Superior Salmon (Superior Fresh LLC and Superior Fresh Indiana LLC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.