Specialty Fish Cutter

Euro USA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro USA is seeking a Specialty Fish Cutter to process all species of fish, including tuna and sword, following specifications under supervision, and maintain top industry standards. You will scale, pin-bone, portion, and package items, sanitize tools, inspect equipment daily, and ensure country of origin labels.

The role requires at least 1 year of fish cutting experience and the ability to read cut sheets and instructions.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in fish cutting/processing.
• Ability to identify product by size, type, or product code.
• Solid reading skills — must read cut sheets and instructions.
• Possess basic math and reasoning skills.
• Ability to take direction from Manager/Supervisor and execute instructions.
• General understanding of warehouse operations and footprint.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process fish to customer specs, aiming for highest quality yields.
• Package and present hand-cut items properly.
• Scale, pin-bone, and process whole fish; prepare boxes and ice as needed.
• Sanitize cutting boards and knives.
• Inspect equipment, including tools, scales, and hoses, daily.
• Ensure labels are clear and include country of origin.

Skills

Fish cutting/processing

Reading cut sheets

Math and reasoning

Direction following

Warehouse awareness

Product identification

Tools

Pin bone machine

Scales

Hoses

Job description

Description

The Specialty Fish Cutter is responsible for picking and processing all species of fish, including tuna and sword, and assist cutting portions to all specifications under guidance from the Senior Fish Cutter or Seafood Production Manager while maintaining the highest possible industry standards.

Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently process fish to customer specs, while obtaining highest possible quality yields
• Responsible for proper packaging and presentation of hand cut items
• Responsible for scaling, pin-boning, processing whole fish, and making boxes/ice, as needed
• Sanitize cutting boards and knives
• Inspect all equipment, including tools, pin bone machine, scales and hoses daily
• Assure all labels are clear and readable and have the country of origin on them
• Properly clean and maintain the seafood areas in accordance with G.M.P's and SQF standards

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience of fish cutting/processing
• Ability to identify product by size, type, or product code
• Solid reading skills - must be able to read cut sheets and special instructions as required
• Possess basic math and reasoning skills
• Ability to take direction from Manager/Supervisor and to understand and execute instructions to ensure efficiency
• Possess general understanding of the warehouse and footprint

Working Conditions

• Ability to move/lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to withstand cool/cold temperatures in a typical food warehouse and processing environment
• Position spends 6 - 8 hours standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus