Red Cliff Fish Company Production Associate

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Red Cliff Fish Company (RCFC) is a Tribally owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet. Our business model allows us to manage all parts of the supply chain from harvesting and fishing to processing, shipping, and distribution, to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, high-quality products. The Red Cliff Fish Company offers the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and work with our sustainable resources to provide healthy products to consumers worldwide. The Production Associate will be trained and educated regarding the schedule, operation, and maintenance of RCFC’s overall operations. As a member of the RCFC team, the Production Associate will be trained and responsible for the full cycle of fish harvest and processing including production floor operations, processing and delivery of fish product to the end user. The Production Associate will be expected to take on a leadership role and may be given supervisory responsibilities as determined by the Business Manager.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Strong desire to learn and be taught about Red Cliff Fish Co. and fish processing, store management and operations, value-added product production, inventory management, SOPs, record keeping, or trap net boat operations.
Ability to adhere to company deadlines, standards, and directions.
Strong desire to learn and be taught about equipment in the facility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and problem solve in a dynamic environment.
Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal, relationship building, and leadership skills.
Possess the discipline to monitor progress consistently and stick to priorities when prudent or adjust the plans when appropriate.
Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
All tribal buildings are smoke free.
All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Nice To Haves

High school Diploma, HSED or GED preferred.
Experience in manufacturing in a food processing environment or comparable experience preferred.
Valid divers license is preferred.
Prior fish production experience preferred.
Prior food prep and production experience a plus.
Prior retail and/or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide examples to and act as a role model for other team members in projecting and applying The Red Cliff Fish Company’s mission.
Provide and promote an environment of teamwork and achievement in accomplishing Red Cliff Fish Company’s production and business goals and objectives.
Lead or supervisory role in one or multiple of the three following focal areas—depending on qualifications and experience of applicant and needs of the Fish Company: Production Floor, Retail Operations, or Trap Net Operations.
Review, learn and become knowledgeable of Red Cliff Fish Company safety regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements.
Complete HACCP certification if directed by Business Manager.
Complete fish intake – inspecting, weighing and sorting/grading fish according to category and quality control protocol standards.
Execute fish handling process and procedures including, but not limited to toting, boxing, filleting, and packaging.
Utilize all equipment and machinery to process (dress, scale and filet), transport and package fish in accordance with all safety requirements and SOPs.
Complete preparation for shipment/delivery of products (packaging, palletization, packing slips, bill of ladings, etc.).
Appropriately complete packaging and labelling of products.
Complete preparation of products for smoking, vacuum packing and other product processing (fish dips, etc.).
Execute appropriate handling, staging and transport of Fish Co. production by-product for composting or other processing.
Complete inventory management procedures and documentation.
Daily preparation of supplies, packaging and equipment.
Daily, weekly, monthly and as-needed sanitation, facility maintenance and groundskeeping. Includes, but not limited to, cleaning, disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, snow clearing, ice mitigation.
Execute Fish Co. retail storefront procedures including, but not limited to, stocking and inventory management, merchandising, Point of Sale operation, customer service, transaction processing in accordance with Fish Company Cash Handling Policy and other SOPs.
Responsible for assuring quality of products at all levels; ensuring proper labeling of products along the production pathway; Ensures proper inventory and stocking of storefront; responsible for cleaning and appearance/presentation of merchandise in storefront.