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
• Needs to be able to read and understand cut tickets.
• Set up fish room as required
• Keep fish room and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
• Must 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%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
SIT: Occasionally
STAND: Continuously
WALK: Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Occasionally
10-20lbs (Light): Frequently
25-50lbs (Medium): Frequently
50-100lbs (Heavy): Occasionally
Over 100lbs (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 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 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. To review available benefits, please click here: