Seafood Processing Associate in Gloucester, Massachusetts at VeraPro Staffing Solutions Inc

Job Summary
The Seafood Processing Associate is responsible for handling, preparing, processing, packaging, and inspecting seafood products while maintaining food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This position involves working in a fast-paced production environment and following established procedures to ensure seafood products meet company and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, wash, and inspect incoming seafood products.
- Clean, cut, trim, fillet, and prepare seafood for packaging.
- Weigh, label, package, and properly store finished products.
- Operate seafood processing equipment and machinery safely.
- Maintain clean and sanitary workstations and processing areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures.
- Monitor products for freshness, quality, and defects.
- Maintain proper temperatures during processing and storage.
- Follow company safety guidelines and wear required protective equipment.
- Assist with inventory, stocking, and general production duties.

Qualifications
- Previous seafood processing, food production, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a cold, wet, and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable handling raw seafood and working with processing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to lift and move products as required.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements
- Repetitive hand and arm movements.
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Lifting, carrying, and moving seafood products.
- Working in refrigerated or temperature-controlled areas.

Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Experience with HACCP procedures.
- Familiarity with seafood handling and processing.
- Experience in packaging, labeling, and quality inspection.