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Description JOBDESCRIPTION POSITION: Red Cliff Fish Company Trap Net Boat & Fish Co. Trainee LOCATION: RedCliffFish Company SALARY: $15.00-$18.00/hour, commensurate with experience, 40 hours/week SUPERVISOR(S):Red Cliff Fish Company Business and Production Managers THIS IS A FULL TIME SEASONAL LIMITED TERM NON-EXEMPT (LTE) POSITION. JOB SUMMARY:The Red Cliff Fish Company (RCFC) is a Tribally owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet

Our business model allows us to manage all parts of the supply chain from harvesting and fishing to processing, shipping, and distribution, to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, high-quality products. The Red Cliff Fish Company offers the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives and work with our sustainable resources to provide healthy products to consumers worldwide. The Trap Net Boat Trainee will be trained and educated regarding the schedule, operation, and maintenance of RCFC's trap net fishing boat.

As well, the Trap Net Boat Trainee is a member of the RCFC team and will also be trained in the full cycle of fish harvest and processing including production floor operations, processing and delivery of fish product to the end user. Examples of Duties DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES: Training, education and skill acquisition of Red Cliff Fish Co. Trap Net fishing operation with goal of becoming self-sufficient including: Training on Red Cliff's Lake Superior commercial fishing code.

Trap Net operation safety requirements and protocol. Designation, management and adherence to regular schedule of trap net boat operation. Trap Net Boat operation & navigation.

On-site trap net training including setting & lifting trap nets, harvesting Lake Superior fish under Red Cliff's Commercial fishing code and maintenance of trap nets. Perform routine and corrective maintenance for trap net boat. Perform production floor operations: Work closely with Assistant Operations Manager and Operations Manager to learn and follow company procedures for processing and sanitizing.

Safely utilize knives and machinery to dress, scale and fillet fish. Assist staff in receiving and weighing boxes of fish and bulk package for shipment. Grade and separate fish according to size and quality.

Assist staff in preparing and packaging fish orders for delivery. Assist staff with preparing products for smoking, vacuum packing, and other processing as needed. HACCP protocol & record keeping training.

Help with sanitation and groundskeeping of the facility. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None Typical Qualifications KNOWLEDGE: Strong desire to learn and be taught about trap net boat operations. Ability to adhere to company deadlines, standards, and directions. Strong desire to learn and be taught about equipment in the facility.

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Possess the discipline to monitor progress consistently and stick to priorities when prudent or adjust the plans when appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Experience in manufacturing in a food processing environment or comparable experience preferred, not required. Prior fish production experience preferred, not required. 4.

Prior retail and/or customer service experience preferred, not required. Supplemental Information PERSONAL CONTACTS:Daily contact with Red Cliff Fish Company staff, Treaty Natural Resources Division staff, vendors, customers, and fishermen. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time in cold temperatures. Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information in person. Average visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect product or prepare machinery.

Standing and walking 90% of the time. Role requires significant exertion and the ability to handle, lift, and perform maneuvers of weights up to 100 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Fish Plant with cold temperatures.

Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations. All tribal buildings are smoke free. TRAVEL: None BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.

The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered. This job description is subject to change at employer's discretion, after consultation with the employee. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position: Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.

Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website or through the links below. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website or through the links below. Please download the forms from the links below.

Complete the forms and save them. Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. Consent Form Tribal Background Investigation Form FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Human Resources Department 88455 Pike Road Bayfield, WI 54814 www.redcliff-nsn.gov hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov (715)779-3700 The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act

All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting. All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.