QA Technician (T/V Hannah)

Overview

Northline Seafoods is hiring Quality Assurance Technicians for the 2026 Bristol Bay salmon season, running approximately mid-June through mid-August. This is a position aboard a stationary floating processing facility anchored near Dillingham, AK.

This is a hands-on QA position supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality during salmon processing operations. The QA Technician is responsible for pre-operational inspections, water testing, receiving checks, in-process monitoring, sample collection and retention, label verification, and maintaining accurate lot-coded records used for product disposition and audit readiness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete and document daily pre-operational (pre-op) inspections; verify corrective actions prior to start-up.
• Perform water quality testing and collect water samples for microbial and chemical analysis as assigned; maintain logs and escalate out-of-specification results.
• Conduct receiving checks on fish and packaging materials (condition, temperature, identification, lot coding); maintain traceability and lot-code integrity throughout processing.
• Perform in-process and finished product checks in support of HACCP, BRCGS, GMPs, customer specifications, and internal quality standards; complete required time and temperature checks and document results by lot code.
• Collect, label, retain, and when required photograph samples by lot code for internal review, troubleshooting, customer support, and off-season reference; maintain organized digital records (often in spreadsheets).
• Review packaging and labels for accuracy and regulatory compliance (product identity, production dates, lot codes, customer and export requirements); document verification activities.
• Report non-conformances and support corrective action and verification processes; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Follow all company safety requirements, including USCG-related documentation where applicable, with a zero-accident mindset.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a seafood processing, food manufacturing, or another regulated production environment (quality or production experience preferred).
• Clear verbal and written English communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• HACCP certification (or ability to obtain if employment continues).
• Strong attention to detail with consistent and accurate recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable using computers and spreadsheets.
• Self-directed, reliable, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using knives or tools as needed for sampling and quality checks.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This position requires the ability to work extended shifts during peak seafood season and involves frequent exposure to cold, wet, and humid environments, as well as operating or working near moving machinery. Employees must be able to walk and stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive bending and lifting motions, and navigate a barge environment, including climbing stairs and working in confined spaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn at all times.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Northline Seafoods is at-will, meaning either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. The at-will nature of employment may only be modified by a written agreement signed by both the employee and an authorized officer of the Company.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required. Northline Seafoods reserves the right to modify or change duties as business needs require.

Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.