Lead Processing Technician

Blue Ocean Mariculture • Kailua Kona, HI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Ocean Mariculture is a leader in sustainable open-ocean aquaculture in the USA, producing premium sashimi-grade Hawaiian Kanpachi. The company is committed to ethical production and environmental sustainability. This role offers an opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to responsible fish farming and ocean conservation.

Requirements

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency in other MS Office applications along with Google Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with senior managers.
• Ability to document daily tasks and effectively communicate work progress status.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food handling or working in a food processing environment
• Knowledge of regulatory food safety and sanitation practices, including HACCP or similar protocols
• Preference will be given to candidates already residing in Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, including data collection, input, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
• Oversee wholesale boxing and distribution of whole and cut fish sales orders.
• Verify quality control standards at each production stage; complete check sheets and enter required data.
• Manage inventory using FIFO practices based on harvest dates.
• Coordinate with Sales to prioritize order fulfillment, customer preferences, and inventory allocation.
• Follow protocols for accurate use and tracking of packaging materials; conduct physical counts and submit inventory reports by deadline.
• Develop daily/weekly production schedules in coordination with the Processing Manager.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of harvest data and proper labeling/placement of packing lists.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets to analyze production data and support business decisions.
• Perform data quality checks and confirm all outbound orders are labeled and organized for shipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (automation, quality control, facility upgrades, efficiency).
• Assist with implementation and follow-up of department changes and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned responsibilities.
• Work in refrigerated, freezer, and outdoor environments (as low as -10°F / -23°C) to include working in heat (temperatures in excess of 100°F/38°C), sunlight, rain, wind.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for you or your qualified family members (medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year, increasing at three (3) and six (6) years of employment.
• Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year.
• Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month for Hawaiian Kanpachi.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed