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Filleter

Pacific Seafood

Salary undisclosed

PhoenixFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Quality Control and Assurance
    • Properly cut and grade all types of fish to ensure lowest percentage of loss and maximum shelf life
    • Preciously cut and fillet 10-60 lb. fish with a knife.
    • Survey all equipment to ensure proper working order.
  2. Hygiene and Sanitation 
    • Sanitize work area and equipment before filleting.
    • Clean-up workstation and department.
    • Dispose of waste and excess product properly.
  3. Communication and Teamwork 
    • 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education and Experience
  • Required
    • Experience with utilization of fillet knives, food processing equipment, and food safety.
  • Preferred
    • None
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. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
  • 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. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
  • 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
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Pacific Seafood's Filleter I position is a production role centered on precision knife work and quality control in a fast-paced seafood processing environment. You'll be responsible for filleting fish ranging from 10 to 60 pounds, grading product to minimize waste, and maintaining strict sanitation standards throughout your workstation. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, clear communication with supervisors about quality issues, and the ability to work collaboratively when production demands spike.

This is a physically demanding position suited to someone comfortable in a cold, wet warehouse setting with high noise levels and exposure to food processing equipment. You'll need prior experience with fillet knives and food safety protocols, the strength to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, and the stamina to stand or walk for extended periods across variable shifts that include weekends and holidays. The work requires focus and precision even in a loud environment, along with the ability to follow written and oral instructions carefully.

Pacific Seafood emphasizes performance-based rewards and team investment, offering comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching, paid time off, and an employee assistance program alongside a product purchase benefit. The company frames this as part of its broader commitment to employee growth and recognition within a family-owned organization.

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