Processing Worker-Starting Pay $14/HR. + $50 Weekly Attendance Bonus

Position Title: Processor

Reports to: Processing Supervisor

Work Location: Mowi-Ducktrap, LLC -Belfast, Maine

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:00am-4:00pm

Position Type:   Hourly, Non-Exempt

Contacts: (207) 338-6280 – HRDucktrap@mowi.com

 Started in 1978, Ducktrap River of Maine is a smokehouse located on the coast of Maine with a strong commitment to producing premium quality smoked seafood. We produce some of the highest quality smoked seafood in the world while maintaining a strong family atmosphere where all employees are appreciated and respected for their contributions. Ducktrap offers a competitive starting wage as well as a great benefit package that includes paid vacations, personal days and holidays along with medical, dental, vision, employer paid short and long-term disability insurance, and a 401k plan with an employer match of 6%.

 Summary

A Processing employee is responsible for the presentation, spicing and packaging of ready to eat smoked seafood.

 Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift 35lbs.
• Works under refrigeration (55 degrees F.)
• Required to stand, bend, twist, push and lift throughout the shift.
• Must wear proper “PPE” including smock, hair net, apron, gloves, boots and face mask.
• Applies spices to products.
• Weighs products.
• Weighs and Package shellfish and pates.
• Places weighed products into proper bags for vacuum packing.
• Operates vacuum pack, slicing, pate and skinning machines.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must follow safe work and sanitation standards.
• Must follow company policies and SOP’s
• Must participate in stretch breaks.
• Must be commitment to the Mowi code of conduct and vision and values.
• Must be flexible in both work assignments and hours worked.
• Must be detail oriented with good organizational, prioritization and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, both oral and written.
• Must have the ability to actively listen and to accept criticism.
• Must be dependable.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on textured concrete floors for a minimum of eight hours. He/she will be using their arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach product. There is also, a lot of pinch gripping. Noise level in work environment is usually moderate. He/she is required to use proper PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment) appropriately to prevent injury to self or others. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 Education Requirements

• High Diploma or the equivalent.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **

**Ducktrap River of Maine is an Equal Opportunity Employer**