Fish Cutter

US Foods • Lexington, NC

4d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing routine cutting and trimming of seafood using knives or hand tools. The Fish Cutter will be responsible for preparing raw materials for further processing, ensuring product specifications are met, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position requires adherence to FDA requirements for seafood processing and production.

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of seafood production equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to fillet all types of whole fish in accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields.
• Must have fish cutting experience, required.
• Must have the ability to use appropriate knives and tools for cutting fish.
• Knowledge of various techniques of cutting fish.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Work independently, be reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to sudden changes in customer demands or operational goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to work until job is completed.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out simple instructions.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or GED, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use knife or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of seafood.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance of all company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform duties quickly to meet all deadlines imposed.
• Portion cut product to meet customer specs and company yields.
• Prepare special cuts of fish product ordered by customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of cut room, ensure work area is free of debris and abides by company safety policy.
• Follow FDA requirements for the processing and production of Fresh/Frozen seafood.
• Complete other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Responsible for following and maintaining company policies regarding employee handbook and corporate policies.

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED