Salter

SBS Acquisition Company LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS Acquisition Company LLC is seeking entry-level staff for fish salting in a fast-paced food processing setting. No prior experience is required, as on-the-job training will be provided. You will stand for long periods, handle trays of fish, and apply salt according to company procedures.

Employees must follow food safety, GMP, HACCP, and FSQMS requirements, wear PPE, and work as part of a team to maintain quality and production efficiency in a cold, wet environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Able to perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks in a fast-paced food production setting.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift/move trays of fish.
• Ability to follow food safety, GMP, HACCP, and FSQMS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move racks to salting position after a pre-salt weight.
• Salt fish fillets according to procedures and product specs.
• Return salted trays to racks for curing.
• Weigh and record salt times/weights as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow safety rules.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

Description

Overview:

Take trays of fillets from the rack, salt as required per company salting procedures and return to the rack. Follow all company policies and procedures as required by The Food Safety and Quality Management System and other company systems as applicable. Apply salt to fish fillets according to established company salting procedures and product specifications. Remove trays of fillets from processing racks, evenly apply the required amount of salt, and return trays to the designated racks for curing. Ensure product quality, consistency, and proper handling throughout the salting process while maintaining production efficiency. Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements, including compliance with the company's Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and all other applicable company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move rack ready to be salted in to position once Medium Care Supervisor has taken a pre-salt weight of the fish.
• Place the first tray on the salting table.
• Apply salt to the fish as per training, procedure and recipe based on the salting and production plan.
• When all fish on the tray are salted, place back on the rack.
• Place the next tray on the salting table.
• Once the rack is complete, repeat for further racks.
• The Medium Care Supervisor will weigh the rack post salt, and note the salt times and weights on the CCP 2 Salting Forms.
• Maintain tidy work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and requirements.
• Comply with all facility GMP rules and policies and all processes and requirements of the Food Safety and Quality Management System as applicable.
• Complete other tasks at request of Medium Care Supervisor.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive tasks in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and repeatedly lift and move trays of fish.
• Ability to handle and apply salt to fish fillets according to established procedures and product specifications.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, and the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS).
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure proper salting, product consistency, and compliance with production requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow directions from the Medium Care Supervisor.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a food manufacturing and fish processing environment.
• The position involves physically demanding, repetitive manual labor, including handling trays of fish and applying salt throughout the workday.
• Requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Employees must wear required PPE and comply with all facility safety, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• The work environment may be cold, damp, wet, or humid, consistent with food processing operations.
• Employees must maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow established procedures to prevent product contamination and ensure food safety.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced production environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to established procedures are essential.