Part Time - Smoker (Friday - Sunday)
About The Position
Job Summary: The Smoker is responsible for operating and monitoring smoking equipment to produce high-quality smoked salmon products. This role ensures adherence to food safety standards, proper smoking procedures, and consistent product quality. Key Responsibilities: Operate smoking ovens, kilns, or smokehouses according to established procedures Prepare fish for smoking, including loading racks and verifying product specifications Monitor temperature, humidity, and smoke levels throughout the smoking process Adjust controls and processes to ensure consistent product quality Follow production schedules and meet daily output targets Inspect finished products for quality, appearance, and food safety compliance Maintain accurate production records and logs Clean and sanitize smoking equipment and work areas regularly Follow all safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines Report equipment malfunctions or quality issues to supervisors promptly
Requirements
- Previous experience in food processing, seafood, or smoking operations preferred
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety procedures
- Basic understanding of food safety standards (HACCP knowledge is a plus)
- Ability to work in a cold, wet, and fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy racks of fish
- Manual dexterity for handling products and equipment
- Ability to work in enclosed spaces such as smokehouses
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in food processing, seafood, or smoking operations preferred
- Basic understanding of food safety standards (HACCP knowledge is a plus)
Responsibilities
- Operate smoking ovens, kilns, or smokehouses according to established procedures
- Prepare fish for smoking, including loading racks and verifying product specifications
- Monitor temperature, humidity, and smoke levels throughout the smoking process
- Adjust controls and processes to ensure consistent product quality
- Follow production schedules and meet daily output targets
- Inspect finished products for quality, appearance, and food safety compliance
- Maintain accurate production records and logs
- Clean and sanitize smoking equipment and work areas regularly
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines
- Report equipment malfunctions or quality issues to supervisors promptly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
