Oyster Piece Rate Worker

Oyster Piece Rate Worker Department: South Bend Pacific Produc Employment Type: Full Time Location: South Bend Reporting To: Lleni Meza Merino Compensation: $17.50 / hour Description At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. $500 SIGN ON BONUS For more information visit our office or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The starting rate is $17.50 per hour. As a piece-rate position, employees have the opportunity to earn an average of $17.50-$28.00 per hour based on performance. EMPLOYMENT TYPE AVAILABLE: FULL TIME, PART TIME, AND SEASONAL A Production Worker (Shucking, Topshell, Bagging, Breaking and Cultch Bags) at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Production team supporting efforts to complete production tasks while maintaining a high performance in all areas. This position involves inspecting products for proper quality, grade, and size while maintaining a safe and clean work environment and is ideal for someone who is meticulous, independent, and works well in a team. You will perform production tasks while maintaining a high production pace in all areas of production. THESE ARE PIECE RATE POSITIONS. Key Responsibilities Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence, and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times. Inspect product for quality, grade, and sort by size. Pack product. Break oyster clusters and shuck oyster shells. Keep work area clean and sanitized. Proper methods in all production areas. Maintain proper par levels as instructed. Communicate supply material levels. Maintain plant safety. Maintain and proper use of production equipment. Keep work area clean at all times. Be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Provide backup support for other duties as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. What you bring to Pacific Seafood Education and Experience Required Experience with food processing equipment, sanitation, and food safety Preferred Experience safely operating forklifts and powered pallet jacks Experience with radio frequency handheld scanners and quality control Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member: Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety. Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand or walk for long periods. Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy. Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks. Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations. Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Working Conditions The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to: Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment Large, specialized equipment Large moving equipment High noise level Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures Exposure to hazardous material Wet environment Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.) Well-illuminated environment Scents related to the production facility Benefits At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Total Compensation: Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability. Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days and vacation Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members Product purchase program

SEASONAL

Paid Sick Time Product purchase program Employee assistance program providing confidential pr-ofessional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific Seafood