Filleter

About the role

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

A Filleter I at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Production team supporting efforts to properly fillet various species of fish for sales, ensuring maximum use of product. This position involves properly cutting and filleting products to ensure quality and is ideal for someone who is a good communicator, meticulous, and follows procedures.

Responsibilities

• Properly cut and grade all types of fish to ensure lowest percentage of loss and maximum shelf life.
• Precisely cut and fillet 10-60 lb. fish with a knife.
• Survey all equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Sanitize work area and equipment before filleting.
• Clean-up workstation and department.
• Dispose of waste and excess product properly.
• Inform supervisor of any changes or problems.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors and merchandising.
• Assist coworkers in times of high workload.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

Requirements

• Experience with utilization of fillet knives, food processing equipment, and food safety.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment.
• Large, specialized equipment.
• Large moving equipment.
• High noise level.
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous material.
• Wet environment.
• Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.).
• Well-illuminated environment.
• Scents related to the production facility.

Benefits

Total compensation: At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our team members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life, and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit-sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program—confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to team members and immediate family members.
• Product purchase program.