Job Overview
A seafood processor I is a worker who performs tasks related to processing seafood, such as sorting, skinning, and packing fish. while adhering to strict food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilties
- Prepare fish, shellfish, and other seafood products for final delivery.
- Inspect incoming seafood to categorize by size, quality, and species.
- Remove scales, guts, heads, and fins from fish using knives.
- Weigh, label, and package seafood into appropriate containers for storage and sale.
- Monitor seafood for quality issues and report any defects.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and tools to comply with food safety regulations.
- Scale and trim fish according to specified standards.
- Place products in their correct bin. Apply First In, First Out (FIFO) for preparing, storing, and rotating products.
- Discard incidental fish and seafood that cannot be processed.
- Inspect the product to ensure that it conforms to established quality control guidelines.
- Load and unload product after receiving.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms using a variety of production tools.
- Ability to frequently use tools with insulated gloves on.
Physical Abilities
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise cutting and handling of seafood.
- Sight in order to be aware of hazards and dangers found in the nature of the work.
- Regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
- Lift moderate to heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
Education and Experience
- High School or equivalent.
- Must have at least 6 months - 1 year of recent food processing experience and/or food related experience.
Work Environment
- Must be able to work in a cold temp room 36 °F – 38 °F at all times.
- Cold and wet environment.
