Surimi Operator chez American Seafoods

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Primary responsibility is the day-to-day operation of the Surimi Factory during his/her shift 

• Operation, routine maintenance and repair of surimi processing equipment with a balanced focus between product quality and throughput 

• Maintains an adequate and accurate inventory of necessary parts and supplies for the Surimi Factory 

• Works closely with the Factory Manager, Surimi Quality Control staff, and other vessel staff to ensure optimum performance of the Surimi Factory, consistent with instructions received from the Directory of Quality Control 

• Attends daily Surimi Staff meetings onboard the vessel and is on duty during shifts as specified by the Factory Manager 

• Actively participates in all new Surimi processing developments and projects onboard his/her vessel 

• Attends off-season Surimi Staff meetings and company sponsored training programs 

Skill and Experience Required 

• The Surimi Operator is the highest level Surimi Staff position and therefore requires a thorough understanding of the surimi production process 

• Must demonstrate a minimum of 4 years factory trawl experience in an equivalent surimi department 

• Leadership background is recommended, exposure to working with highly diverse ethnic groups 

• Excellent mechanical skill are required 

• Good analytical skills are highly desired 

Physical Ability 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests 

• Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder 

• Must climb or descend one or more sets of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero 

• Ability to repetitively lift boxes up to 55 pounds in weight for long periods of time 

Work Schedule 

12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading 

Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time 

Pay: Estimated earnings of $8,500-$11,000 per trip before taxes (Average is two trips per month)