Overview:
Beacon Fisheries is a privately held seafood distributor located in Jacksonville, FL. We have been in business since 1996.
We are seeking several Fish Cutters (Level C) for our production team due to expansion.
- Location: On-site (Processing & Distribution Facility)
- Position Type: Full-Time / Level 9
- Reports To: Team Lead
- Cross-Functional Partners: Journeyman Cutters, Floor Prep Team
- Position Summary: The fundamental developmental tier for knife work, focused on learning anatomy, strict knife safety, and foundational processing skills under heavy supervision.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Basic Fabrication: Perform rough cuts, scaling, heading, and gutting (H&G) on lower-margin, high-volume species.
- Precision Development: Prioritize hand placement, knife safety, and accuracy over speed to minimize meat gouging.
- Line Support: Help prepare raw material stations and support Journeyman cutters to maintain overall shift flow.
- Station Cleanup: Maintain constant sanitation on the prep tables, regularly changing out cutting boards and processing water.
- Knife Maintenance Mastery: Participate in scheduled knife sharpening and tool safety training sessions.
- Qualifications:
- Basic familiarity with commercial food handling environments; prior kitchen or plant experience is a plus.
- Strong manual dexterity and high willingness to practice proper knife paths and tool techniques.
- Ability to follow detailed, multi-step instructions from senior line cutters and supervisors precisely.
- Commitment to strict safety guidelines, including using cut-resistant safety mesh apparel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a drug-free facility. Are you able to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing?
- Are you able to work long hours and 6 day work weeks if needed?
- Are you able to handle working in 40 degree temperature for your shift?
- Do you have previous knife skills from a previous position?
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32258 (Required)
Work Location: In person
