Salmon Roe Technician
Employer
520 Bridge Access Road
Kenai, AK 99611
United States
Job description
Responsible for processing salmon roe to produce Ikura and Sujiko (Japanese salmon roe products) for export to the Japanese market. Sort, salt preserve, mix, use agitating equipment, soak into brine solution or soy seasoning, dewater, and refine salmon roe to produce Ikura and Sujiko. Inspect and ensure net weight and attractive presentation by interleaving roe skeins in prescribed manner. Exam cured roe, control usage of food additives, test products for nitrite content, and maintain sanitation conditions of roe. Pack Ikura and Sujiko according to grade and quality. Maintain and control quality, uniformity, market acceptance, and the highest price of products. Provide technical expertise in production process, grading, quality control, and specification.
Special Requirements
Knowledge of processing and grading standard of salmon roe for the Japanese market.
F.a.5 and 6: Will work 40 regular hours per week with up to 40 hours of overtime per week (every day from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm, including overtime hours). Actual overtime hours and work schedule depend upon fish availability.
F.a.9: Any job titles in processing salmon roe for the Japanese market.
Work will be performed at a plant in Kenai and/or Egegik, Alaska. Workers may need to travel between the plants.