Job Description:

• 1) Tends smoke chamber in which fish are cured: Removes salt-cured fish from barrels and hangs fish on racks.

• 2) Places racks of fish in washing tank, and turns valve to regulate fresh water flow.

• 3) Lifts racks of fish from tanks and places racks in smoke chamber.

• 4) Fills hopper of chamber with wood chips and turns on burner.

• 5) Turns wheel to regulate amount of smoke entering chamber.

• 6) Examines color and texture of fish to ensure that curing has proceeded according to specifications.

• 7) Removes and stacks cured fish on trays for packaging.