Fish Wash Off/Smoker - Now Hiring

Description:

 

1. Salt Wash-Off Process

• Check the wash-off board to identify wash-off times, ensuring fish is washed off at or immediately after the designated time to meet curing requirements.
   
• Verify ozone levels at the wash-off hose during pre-operation, hourly, and post-operation checks.
   
• Remove the first rack at the correct time and place it into the wash-off bay.
   
• Carefully wash each tray, starting from the top, ensuring all salt is thoroughly removed.
   
• Once all trays are washed, transfer the rack to the pre-smoke chiller, organizing racks neatly and keeping the chiller door closed when not in use.
   
• Complete all required documentation to record wash-off times and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
   
• Continue process for subsequent racks, ensuring correct order and timing as per salting documentation.

2. Smoking Process

• During downtime, review the smoking plan for upcoming batches, smoke types, and scheduled times.
   
• Locate and prepare the correct product batches in the Medium Care pre-smoke chiller and load them into the smoker.
   
• Set smoker programs as per batch requirements and ensure the temperature chart is in place.
   
• Complete all relevant paperwork in line with food safety procedures.
   
• Monitor the smoker and smoke box hourly throughout the process.

Requirements:

 

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
   
• Prior experience in food production or processing environment preferred.
   
• Understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, CCP, GMP) is an asset.
   

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict timing schedules.
   
• Basic understanding of food safety and quality control principles.
   
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and consistently.
   
• Comfortable working in cold/chilled environments.
   
• Basic math and reading skills for interpreting schedules, temperatures, and records.
   

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
   
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
   
• Ability to handle tools and equipment safely.
   
• Tolerance for working in cold and damp environments.

Other: Must be able to commit to night shifts: 5pm-1:30AM
 

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