Seafood Processing Technician

The Seafood Processing Technician will be 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.

About Superior Fresh

Superior Fresh is an industry-leading aquaculture facility specializing in Atlantic salmon. Our Wisconsin facility is situated on a private 800-acre Native Restoration Preserve nestled in the picturesque Coulee Region. Our state-of-the-art, land-based recirculation aquaculture system is the first in the United States to raise Atlantic salmon. At Superior Fresh, we produce the freshest, healthiest food available year-round, while maintaining the highest sustainability standards.

Job Functions

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.

Job 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 Expectations

May include some weekends and holidays.
Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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

Work Location: In person

Superior Fresh LLC

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