Sitka Salmon Shares is expanding its operations in Galesburg.
As a result of continuous company growth, the company recently executed a lease for a distribution facility at 1861 S. Henderson St. in Galesburg.
According to a release from the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development, the facility adds more space in Galesburg for packaging and distribution of the company’s wild-caught Alaskan seafood.
“We are excited to be able to expand in Galesburg which has been the core of our business since we started over a decade ago,” says Dara Chapman, Chief Operating Officer of Sitka Salmon Shares. “This new facility adds capacity to our existing footprint and will help the company serve our customers around the Midwest and [the] continental U.S.”
The expansion is part of the company’s overall expansion in Galesburg over the last year, which includes 50 new full-time and seasonal positions this year. KCAP says that operations in the new facility will begin in a limited capacity in June.
“Sitka Salmon is an amazing success story for our community. We are delighted to see the company expand and to continue to create jobs in our region,” Ken Springer, President of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development.
The company is currently hiring for the position of Customer Service Associate and those interested in applying can find the postings here.
