Master Fish Cutter

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare special cuts of fish product ordered by customers. Clean, scrape, trim, fillet, and/or portion fish for future processing. Weigh fish and tag containers for weight, contents and customer name. Separate fish and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers. Prepare raw materials for further processing. Ensure that all product specifications are being met according to guidelines. Perform duties quickly to meet all deadlines imposed. Portion cut and customize product to meet customer specs and company yields. Count and stack on tray portions per desired customer and company specifications. Label portion with supplied number product labels. Read and understand cut tickets. Set up fish room as required. Keep fish room and surrounding area clean and sanitized. Adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation regulations for food safety requirements. Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision for any position. RELATIONSHIPS The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Incumbent must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment. Ability to read and understand customers specifications and do basic math functions. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice. RELATED EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS Skilled as a specialty fish cutter using knives required; preferred (5) years experience as a fish or meat cutter. Experience with laser portion machinery or other fish production equipment is preferred. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Knowledge of fish, poultry, beef, lamb, or pork products preferred. Knowledge of USDA grades and standards as well as food safety is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasionally: 1% - 33% Frequently: 34% - 66% Continuously: 67% - 100% Never: 0% WORKER REQUIREMENTS Job requires worker to sit: Occasionally; stand: Continuously; walk: Occasionally. Job requires worker to lift: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Occasionally 10-20 lbs (Light): Frequently 25-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently 50-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Never Job requires worker to carry: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Occasionally 10-20 lbs (Light): Occasionally 25-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently 50-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Occasionally Job requires worker to: Push/pull: Frequently Step/Climb/balance: Frequently Stoop/squat: Frequently Kneel: Frequently Bend: Frequently Reach above shoulder: Occasionally Grasp objects: Continuously Manipulate objects: Frequently Reach/Turn: Frequently COMPENSATION Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $24.00-$25.00/hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation. BENEFITS Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. EEO STATEMENT ***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** #J-18808-Ljbffr