Plant Manager

Salish Seafoods; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salish Seafoods is seeking a hands-on supervisor to oversee daily shellfish processing operations and freight consolidation. You will work with management to ensure product flow from harvest through packaging, while maintaining HACCP and VIBRIO compliance.

You will set department schedules, supervise packing and shucking teams, ensure proper tagging and data recording, and coordinate with sales on inventory and customer data. A health department mindset and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in shellfish processing and packaging.
• Warehouse experience in ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must take VIBRIO and HACCP training within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant activities for shellfish production and freight as needed.
• Set work schedules for all departments to meet orders and delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper rotation from harvest to packaging.
• Ensure shellfish tagging and data recording throughout processing.
• Enforce HACCP and VIBRIO requirements and maintain data records.
• Coordinate with sales on inventory and customer data tagging.
• Assist with oyster tub setup/removal for shucking.
• Maintain sanitation of all production areas and outside grounds.
• Ensure equipment cleaning, sanitization, and proper storage.
• Assist with Health Department inspections and answer questions.
• Ensure packaging supplies are stocked and ordered.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Warehouse inventory

VIBRIO & HACCP training

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a manual labor position to oversee all processing departments and freight consolidation. You must communicate with management and co-workers as a team to assure the flow of product is available from harvest, processing and final packaging. This process must meet all Salish Seafoods and Health Department requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee all daily activities associated within the plant for the production of shellfish and assist with any processing, incoming freight and freight consolidation when needed.
• Responsible to set work schedules for all the departments within the plant to assure all orders are completed and ready for the delivery schedule.
• Responsible to see the proper rotation of product is done from harvest to final packaging.
• Responsible to see that the proper tagging of all shellfish is completed throughout processing.
• Responsible to see all HACCP and VIBRIO requirements are enforced from the start of harvest to the final packaging and all that data is properly recorded.
• Responsible to work with sales daily with available inventory and that all shellfish sold is properly tagged with all data recorded for customer’s and that data is recorded properly.
• Responsible to assist with the set up and removal of oyster tubs needed for the shucking process.
• Responsible to see all the production areas, coolers, freezer, restroom, breakroom, storage rooms and consolidation areas are cleaned and sanitized properly daily. Also see that the outside grounds are kept clean and garbage cans are emptied when needed.
• Responsible to see all equipment used during processing is properly cleaned, sanitized and stored in their proper places.
• Responsible to assist with the inspection process from the Health Department and are able to explain and answer any questions they ask regarding the processing and packaging of all the products processed.
• Responsible to see all packaging supplies are always available and ordered when low to assure they are available when needed.
• Attends and/or facilitates all mandatory meetings and training.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains awareness and sensitivity to Native American Culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes. Will supervise packing, shucking, clams and singles packing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees may be exposed to the following conditions: Will be exposed to inclement weather conditions. Will be required to wear life jackets whenever working on a boat or structure over water. Proper ear and eye protection will be provided when required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for this position.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Responsible for maintaining all (D.O.H.) Department of Health required tests, spreadsheets, logs, and inspections etc.

Enter water discharge results into a database system in compliance with EPA water discharge permitting processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education Required:
High School Diploma/GED. All requirements from health department for shellfish processing are met and enforced.

Education Preferred

N/A

Experience Required

Two years experience in shellfish processing and packaging. Warehouse experience in ordering supplies and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Certificates & Licenses

Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License. Must take the required VIBRIO and HACCP training that is required by the D.O.H. within the first year of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Background check, drug policy

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties, expectations, and contents of this job description.

Preference for Squaxin Indian Tribal members is in effect for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to follow the Squaxin Island Tribe’s drug policies.

Company Description

Formally known as Harstine Oyster Company, Salish Seafoods was purchased by the Squaxin Island Tribe in the early 1970’s. Today Salish Seafoods grows oysters on 41 acres of tidelands on pristine Squaxin Island which is uninhabited tribal reservation land. Salish Seafoods is located on 5 acres of uplands on Harstine Island adjacent to 5 acres of tidelands. Our primary shellfish farm, Squaxin Island, also geographically located in South Puget Sound is one half mile due west of our main facility. Squaxin Island is approximately 6 miles in length, and up to one half mile in width.

Company Description

Formally known as Harstine Oyster Company, Salish Seafoods was purchased by the Squaxin Island Tribe in the early 1970’s. Today Salish Seafoods grows oysters on 41 acres of tidelands on pristine Squaxin Island which is uninhabited tribal reservation land. Salish Seafoods is located on 5 acres of uplands on Harstine Island adjacent to 5 acres of tidelands. Our primary shellfish farm, Squaxin Island, also geographically located in South Puget Sound is one half mile due west of our main facility. Squaxin Island is approximately 6 miles in length, and up to one half mile in width.