Job Description
Job Description
FISH CUTTER
Raw Seafoods, Inc.
Position Summary
The Fish Cutter is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing seafood products according to company specifications and customer orders. This position requires attention to detail, quality, safety, and productivity while working in a fast-paced, cold and wet environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Cut, trim, fillet, and prepare fish according to company specifications.
- Ensure seafood products meet quality and customer requirements.
- Follow proper cutting techniques and production procedures.
- Accurately prepare products according to customer orders.
- Inspect fish and finished products for quality and freshness.
- Remove bones, skin, and unwanted portions as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Properly use knives, cutting tools, and other processing equipment.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
- Follow all OSHA and workplace safety requirements.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Safely lift, move, and stack boxes, totes, and product as needed.
- Meet department production and quality goals.
- Communicate any quality, equipment, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
- Assist with packing orders and other warehouse or production duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous fish or meat cutting experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
- Ability to safely use knives and cutting equipment.
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining quality.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Reliable and dependable with strong attendance.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Work Environment
This position is performed in a cold and wet seafood-processing environment. Employees may be exposed to water, seafood products, machinery, and cleaning and sanitation activities. Proper PPE and safety procedures are required at all times.
Attendance & Reliability
Attendance and reliability are extremely important to this position. Employees are expected to arrive on time, be prepared to work, and consistently perform their assigned duties.