Seafood Production and Packing Associate- Entry Level- Day Shift 7am to 3:30pm

Description

The Company

J.J. McDonnell was founded in 1945 and was originally located in the downtown Baltimore Seafood Market. In 1984, J.J. McDonnell relocated its operations to the Maryland Seafood Market in Jessup, Maryland. In October of 2016 J.J. McDonnell moved into a larger facility in Elkridge, Maryland, where we currently reside. J.J. McDonnell has established a market leadership position in Maryland, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia as a provider of high-quality seafood products and services.

Over the years, the product focus has transitioned from predominately fresh fish to a healthy mix of fresh and frozen seafood. We cater to a wide range of customers, from Retail to Bar & Grill, Sushi to American Steakhouse, or from small ‘Mom and Pop’ stores to a large National Chain.

J.J. McDonnell prides itself on being a company that offers more than just a product. We offer our customers a wealth of knowledge, information and education about the seafood industry and the products our customers are buying and serving. It is our pleasure and purpose to provide seafood products, services, and support that will enable our customers to enhance their own business.

The Opportunity

The Processing Associate is responsible for supporting daily operations in the processing room by ensuring products are handled, packed, and stored according to company standards. This role involves maintaining quality, accuracy, and cleanliness throughout all assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

The Processing Room Associate key responsibilities include:

• Transport whole fish to different stations in the processing room as needed throughout the shift.
• Apply ice to product as required to maintain freshness and quality.
• Weigh and scale fish to meet required weight standards.
• Assist Processing Team Members as needed to accurately fulfill orders.
• Pack seafood products according to customer specifications, requirements, and deadlines.
• Inspect fish, boxes, and materials to ensure quality and compliance with company standards.
• Stack finished boxes onto pallets in an organized and safe manner.
• Learn to identify different species being processed to avoid mispacks.
• Report any product or quality concerns immediately to the supervisor or team leads.
• Assist with general labor tasks to support the processing team and meet production goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all assigned areas of the processing room.
• Follow all company safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Be flexible and open to cross-training in different areas as needed.
• Follow directives and perform efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Reviews and understands all SOP’s (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Complete all training as required.
• Handle other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.
• If assisting with computer operations:
• Enter and maintain order data accurately in SeaSoft.
• Weigh products in Packer Tracker to ensure all orders are fully packed to specifications.
• Verify and support daily orders for Wegmans and will call, assisting team leads as needed.
• Ensure all labels and order documentation are correctly printed and distributed to cutting stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas in compliance with food safety standards.
• Communicating with processing staff and leads to resolve discrepancies or issues with orders.
• Provide general support to the processing team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Reporting Relationship

The Processing Room Associate reports to the Processing Room Supervisor/ Manager.

Education and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Previous experience in food processing, warehouse or similar environment is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a cold and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.
• Must have strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work flexible schedules as required.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Able to speak Spanish a plus but not required.
• Ability to work on own with minimal supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude.

Location

Elkridge, Maryland

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, walk, and hear.
• The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk.
• The employee is capable of lifting and/or moving fifty to one hundred pounds often.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly indoors in the warehouse and on occasion outside for brief periods of time. The employee can be exposed to wet and/or humid, hot, cold, and snow conditions, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Warehouse temperature ranges around 35 degrees.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to loud.
• The performance of this position may routinely require exposure to the manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets and gloves may be mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.J. McDonnell is committed to providing a diverse workforce experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran, or disability status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Benefits
J.J. McDonnell offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Other employee perks