Processing Room Associate - Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

TITLE: Processing Room Associate

DEPARTMENT: Processing

REPORTS TO: Processing Room Manager

SHIFT: 10:00P.M. - 6:30A.M.

DAYS: Monday - Saturday

DAY OFF: One weekday off will be scheduled based on operational needs and business requirements.

HOURLY RATE: $18.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Processing Room Associate/ Fish Cutter is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of the Processing Room – scaling, gutting, filleting (i.e. processing) fish, obtaining the highest yields possible per JJ and industry standards. More importantly they are responsible for ensuring that all orders are prepared/processed according to company and customer specifications effectively and efficiently; training other processing personnel in their daily functions and procedures; assist when and where necessary throughout the processing room to ensure products get to staging in an efficient and timely manner. The Processer/Fish Cutter may assist other warehouse personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties as assigned on an as needed basis. The Processer/Fish Cutter reports to the Processing Room Leads and or Shift Manager and checks in with the Processing Room Leads and or Shift Manager at the beginning and end of every shift.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of processing fish under their control.
• Assist in training others in the processing of product on as needed basis.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed.
• Ensures the yields received on product are up to JJ Standards.
• Ensures the quality received on product are up to JJ Standards.
• Maintain good working relationship with all team members.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for processing room along with appropriate documentation.
• Understands proper procedures in sharpening knives to maintain quality and yields.
• Reviews and understands all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).

Accountabilities:

• Company uniform
• Products/inventory in your care

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Cross train to help other team members as a backup.
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (Preferred)
• Prior experience in wholesale trade industry preferred.
• Knowledge of seafood, proper temperature storage and handling regulations.
• Must have prior experience in a warehouse environment along with the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Able to learn SeaSoft and / or other software package.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic arithmetic ability needed to count and take inventory.
• Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Always displays judgment and tact.
• Must be able to write clearly.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Must have prior experience in a processing room environment.

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

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 accommodations 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, pulling, or pushing 75% - 100% of the time.
• The employee is capable of lifting and/or move up to 75 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 environment characteristic described here are representative to 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 an office environment 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.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to loud in the field.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

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.