Seafood Cutter

Halperns Steak and Seafood • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seafood Cutter is responsible for portioning and merchandising seafood products. The role works with supervisors and production managers to schedule production and prepares products for processing by cleaning, trimming, and deboning them. The cutter inspects products for defects, bruises, or blemishes; separates meats and by-products into specified containers; weighs and labels products; and portions seafood to meet customer specifications while achieving good yields and reducing processing costs.

The position requires accurately following customer-specific instructions, performing quality-control checks, and communicating defects to supervisors and managers. The cutter must comply with Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF, occupational health and safety requirements, and company quality-control procedures. The role also involves maintaining a clean and hygienic work area, knives, and equipment, and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a professional cutter.
• Working knowledge of production equipment.
• Ability to portion all seafood products accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to cut and size portions accurately to meet customer specifications and achieve good yields while reducing processing costs.
• Ability to problem-solve with trimming and product substitutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, challenging environment.
• Team-player attitude and a positive outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Ability to follow company quality-control procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education or specialized training.
• High-end fish or seafood processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisors and production managers to schedule production.
• Clean, trim, and debone products for future processing.
• Inspect products and remove defects, bruises, or blemishes.
• Separate meats and by-products into specified containers and seal containers as needed.
• Use knives, cleavers, or other equipment to trim products.
• Weigh products and tag containers with their weight and contents.
• Cut and size portions accurately to meet customer specifications, achieve good yields, and reduce processing costs.
• Read and comprehend customer-specific instructions.
• Perform quality-control checks and communicate defects to supervisors and managers.
• Follow and maintain Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF, and occupational health and safety requirements, and ensure employees in the department follow applicable regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the work area, cutting knives, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Prescription drug benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Other voluntary plans.
• Pre-tax savings accounts.
• Profit sharing.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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