Farmworkers And Laborers
Employer
2628 Erickson Road
Yazoo City, MS 39194
United States
Job description
Work within this job description does not include freezing fish or work in and around employer's freezer functions. All work within this job description will be performed on fresh fish that are used for in further processing and freezing or that are shipped as "fresh, never frozen" fish.
In all duties, employees must strictly adhere to all applicable food safety and sanitation requirements, including requirements of USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, Global Aquaculture Alliance's Best Aquaculture Practices, USDA Process Verified Program for US Farm Raised Catfish Sustainability, and requirements of the customers and employers.
Fish Trimmers: Workers will inspect fish for blemishes or defects and either hand fillets fish, trims already filleted fish, or conforms raw fillets into other raw products. Workers must remove all bones, trim all excess fat, skin, tissues, and ragged edges from fish using handheld knives.
Separate fish and byproducts into specified containers and separate fish according to size specifications of mis-cuts, nuggets, fillets, or specific specialty cuts. This job only works with fresh fish that are then further used for fresh ice packed fish, frozen fish, or for further processing in other areas of the processing plant.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older. The company may conduct background checks on all new applicants at the employer's expense. All required tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Abuse, misuse, and loss of employer supplied items may result in disciplinary actions including suspension without pay up to termination of employment. Proper work attire is required. No cell phone usage during work hours. Cell phone can only be used during breaks and emergencies. Must have good hand/eye coordination. Must have ability to work well independently or in a team atmosphere. Must be able to understand and act on spoken and other verbal communication. Must be able to work on a production line. All employees must consistently practice and support all safety rules and guidelines. All employer must consistently wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and use and maintain knives and other equipment in a safe manner in accordance with instructions.