Trainee Production Executive, Sea Food

About the Opportunity

Join an early-stage startup and learn how food safety, quality control, and daily operations come together. During your training, you will gain hands-on experience in receiving, storage, inventory management, production, packing, and dispatch. You will work under the guidance of a Senior Executive to support accurate stock records, safe handling, and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory and Stock Control
• Receive and verify fish, shrimp, packaging materials, and consumables against purchase orders, indents, and delivery challans.
• Record inward and outward stock movements in registers and inventory systems; reconcile stock daily and report discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels, flag replenishment needs, and follow FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) requirements.
• Storage and Cold Chain Handling
• Store and handle products at the temperatures prescribed in approved procedures; monitor and record temperatures and report deviations immediately.
• Organize stock for clear identification and retrieval, protect products and packaging from damage, and verify packaging integrity at receipt and dispatch.
• Production and Order Fulfilment
• Support daily production according to the production plan and customer orders, following approved product specifications and cut standards.
• Follow processing, packing, and labeling procedures; help meet daily targets while minimizing wastage.
• Ensure packed products are correctly identified and ready for dispatch in line with quality and temperature requirements.
• Food Safety and Quality Control
• Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), and approved food safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitized workstations, equipment, and utensils; prevent cross-contamination during storage, processing, and packing.
• Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) correctly and follow personal hygiene requirements.
• Report suspected spoilage, damaged packaging, temperature deviations, and other quality concerns promptly to the supervisor.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain stock registers, production and dispatch records, daily inventory reports, and batch traceability records.
• Document damaged, expired, or rejected products and escalate them for appropriate action.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Additional certification in Store Management, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, and a willingness to learn inventory software.
• Attention to detail, accurate record keeping, time management, and clear communication.
• Willingness to learn stock rotation, food safety, and quality practices, and to work closely with the operations team.

Training and Career Progression

The role begins with a three-month training period. On successful completion, the trainee will be absorbed into the role of Executive – Store QC and Production on probation. As FISHNESS grows, this role offers scope to build practical skills across store operations, quality control, production, and inventory management.

Working Conditions

• The role involves handling chilled and frozen products in a temperature-controlled operating environment.
• Work may involve lifting and moving stock, cartons, and materials using safe handling practices.
• Compliance with PPE, hygiene, and food safety procedures is mandatory.