Seafood Cutter

Welcome to Halperns! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
1ST Shift Seafood Cutter
Kalamazoo, MI
Welcome to Halperns'! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.
There's a seat at our table for you...
Monday through Friday day shifts, 40 hours per week
What we offer

• Starting Wage: $17.00/hour (pay depends on experience)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Dental, vision and other voluntary plans
• Pre-Tax Saving Accounts
• Profit Sharing
• Family culture and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary:
Responsible for cleaning, cutting, portioning, and merchandising all seafood products.
Essential Functions:

• Cleans, trims, slices, debones, and portions product for processing according to order specifications.
• Inspects and removes defects, bruises, or blemishes from the product.
• Accurately reads and comprehends all customer specific instructions.
• Performs Quality Control checks and communicates with supervisors and managers regarding any defects.
• Separates seafood portions and byproducts into specified containers and seals containers.
• Uses knives, cleavers, and other equipment to perform seafood cutting and trimming.
• Weighs product and tags containers for weight and contents.
• Follows the company's detailed product specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Fish Filleting & Seafood Cutting Experience required
• Must have working knowledge of production equipment.
• Ability to portion all seafood products in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately while continuing to meet customer specifications.
• Ability to problem solve in terms of trimming and product substitutions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure, challenging environment
• Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in English.

You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce.
Halperns' is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to halpernshr@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce.
Halperns' is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to halpernshr@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.