Who is New England Seafood International? New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas. Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.
Job Title: Defrost Operator Location: NESI - Grimsby Reporting to: Defrost Supervisor Responsible for: Efficient and effective Performance of all tasks given whilst on shift, consistently working to high levels of competency and conduct.
Job Purpose: Ensuring that all tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and to the standards set. Key Accountabilities:
Key areas of activity that the Operative needs to deliver are as follows: - • Managing the packing and despatch of finished products under supervision. • Liaising with Supervisor with regards to product run times. • Completion of production Sheets as and where required. • Use good housekeeping whilst on your shift using “clean as you go” • Ensure all your activities in the area are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Procedures. • Ensuring that all products are at the correct quality standard and produced to the right specification. • Reports all Non-Conformances immediately to your Direct Supervisor. • Take responsibility for your area in the absence of a Supervisor.
Key Skills/ Knowledge/Experience:
• Responsible for all aspects of defrosting • Racking & de-racking frozen product • Ensuring correct labelling & documentation in area • Responsible for Temperatures & all Traceability, reporting any Non-Conformities to Manager & Technical Department • Liaise with Manager on area Intake & Dispatch • Speed, accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to work well with others
Key Challenges: To be able to work to targets and to operate to the best of your ability whilst adhering to all job requirements and also remain flexible with regards to what is expected of you in your job role.
Additional Information: Needs to be flexible regarding all aspects of your job role and give your full support to all new systems / ideas that are implemented within the company. In addition, you will undertake any training that the company deems necessary that may assist you to effect the above responsibilities
