Quality Assurance Technician

SUMMARY

Northline Seafoods is a growing seafood processing company seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and compliance efforts aboard our fish processing barge. This position ensures product quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to food safety protocols in a fast-paced seafood processing environment. The role may be expanded to include an off-season function in the final processing of Bristol Bay salmon in Bellingham, WA. As we grow, we’re looking for an all-hands-on-deck perspective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform routine inspections and monitoring of processing operations to ensure compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, and company food safety policies.
• Conduct and document quality control checks, including temperature monitoring, sanitation verification, and product testing.
• Assist with water quality testing and reporting requirements.
• Collect water samples for microbial and chemical testing as required.
• Ensure proper labeling and traceability of raw materials and finished products.
• Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) among production staff.
• Support training efforts for plant workers on food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of inspections, test results, and compliance documentation.
• Report any deviations or non-conformances to the Quality Assurance Manager and assist in corrective action implementation.
• Operate safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and federal regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a food processing or quality assurance role, seafood experience preferred.
• HACCP certified or the ability to acquire within the first 6 months if extended employment is offered.
• Ability to maintain paperwork in an organized manner.
• Previous experience working with regulatory agencies is a huge plus for this role.
• Must be proficient and communicate well verbally and in written English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for this role.
• Basic knowledge of food regulations including best practices and GMPs.
• Ability to complete duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to routinely work 12+ hour shifts while occasionally working 16+ during peak season.
• Positive, all-hands-on-deck attitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

This job operates primarily on a barge at sea in Bristol Bay, AK with the potential for year-round work when reprocessing in Bellingham, WA. This role routinely monitors quality parameters during fish processing and works closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to develop and maintain proper documentation to achieve quality standards. Employee must be able to stand, walk, and generally navigate a wet and cold barge environment for long periods of time. Employee must be able to read and write. Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

DISCLAIMER

The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.

Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.