Piece Work Oyster Production Worker

Oyster Production WorkerAt Pacific Seafood, our mission is to "feed the world with the healthiest protein 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 Excellencewhich means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.As an Oyster Production Worker for Pacific Seafood's Shellfish Operating Group, you will perform the production tasks of, but not limited to, shucking oysters, breaking oyster clusters, bagging oysters, and inspecting oysters for quality while maintaining a high production pace in all areas of production. This position requires extensive attention to detail, the ability to maintain an expeditious pace safely, along with schedule flexibility and would be ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and enjoys rigorous, physically active work.Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary Duties:Oyster Production - Operate in a high quality, high output facility in a piece-rate position that consists of either shucking, grading, or bagging oysters. Maintain a high output rate that follows the standards and procedures of Pacific Seafood.Product Inspection - Assist in product quality management by inspecting and evaluating any product you work with, whether you are breaking clusters, shucking oysters, or bagging, and reporting any questions or concerns to a supervisor or manager. As a piece rate position, you will be compensated additionally for high quality product output. This helps ensure the final product maintains the high-quality standards of Pacific Seafood.Production Output - Maintain a consistent pace that meets the standard of Pacific Seafood. There are many orders that are processed and need to be met. As a piece rate position, you will be compensated additionally for product output. A consistent expeditious pace is required for this position. This helps to ensure production rates and order completion for customers.Supporting Duties:Utilize Food Processing Equipment - Handle food and safety equipment in a responsible manner that follows the rules and guidelines of Pacific Seafood.Sanitation and Food Safety - Workstations will be cleaned and always sanitized to limit potential of product contamination.Maintain Plant Safety - Follow the safety rules and guidelines set forth by the Environmental Health and Safety team. Although an expeditious pace is required for this position, Pacific Seafood's safety guideline exclude team members from working at an unsafe or unmanageable rate. You will need to keep your workstations always clean and maintain proper use of production equipment.What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:Required:Sanitation and food safety.Experience with radio frequency handheld scanners and quality control.Preferred:Forklift experience or certification.Bilingual written, verbal, and reading skills in English and Spanish languages.Previous oyster production experience.Pay Range: $17.50 per hour minimum. Piece Work Rate for all wages above $17.50 per hour. Piece Work based on speed and quality.Total Compensation: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, holiday, 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.