Meat Packer

1199 Dock Street, Tacoma WA

Description

Serving the ocean since 1941, Pacific Seafood is an innovative leader in the seafood industry. What makes Pacific Seafood an extraordinary place to work is the sense of pride in being part of a team dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet to consumers while making ecological choices to conserve ocean resources. With over 40 locations from Alaska to Texas, from distribution, processing, sales, IT, importing, exporting or transportation, we offer opportunities to support your career goals. We are seeking a Meat Packer in our Tacoma, WA location Summary Responsible for packing and weighing product efficiently with minimal errors. Will process various products for freezing or fresh productions at an established production and quality level. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: • Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times. • Pack fresh fillets and IQF fillets to company expectations in production and quality for fresh orders and for freezing. • Process and pack meat and seafood perishable and frozen products. • Ensure all pallets are wrapped and stacked correctly to ensure minimal movement of boxes in transit. • Communicate supply material levels as needed. • Maintain and ensure proper use of company equipment. • Follow all established company safety and health guidelines • Keep work area clean and organized; follow established sanitation protocols. • Provide back up support for other duties as needed. • Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to successfully preform the job. A. Education and Experience Required: • Must have experience in the utilization of food processing equipment, in sanitation and food safety. Preferred: • Experience with the safe operation of fork lifts and powered pallet jacks. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements • None C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required • Ability to differentiate between various species of fish fillets. • Ability to comprehend simple instructions. • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers • Ability to speak simple sentences. • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Total Compensation At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. When you add in the additional benefits below to our competitive base wage you can increase your total compensation up to 25%. • 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 paid sick, vacation and personal time • 6 paid holidays • 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. To apply, please follow the link below: