Receiving Associate- Night Shift

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 This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of a Receiving Associate as well as assisting the Receiving Leads, Supervisor and Manager with their responsibilities when they are out. More importantly they are responsible for effectiveness and efficiency of the receiving operations; training new receiving personnel in their daily functions and procedures; assist when and where necessary throughout the warehouse to ensure product gets to where necessary in an efficient and timely manner. The Receiving Associate may assist other receiving personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties assigned on an as needed basis. The Receiving Associate reports to the Receiving Leads, Supervisor and/or Manager and checks in with the Receiving Leads, Supervisor and/or Manager at the beginning and end of every shift. Responsibilities The Receiving Associate key responsibilities include: Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of the receiving. Report to a Supervisor, Manager, or Quality Assurance of any product quality issues. Assist with receiving to ensure all products are received correctly and are stored quickly and correctly following food safety protocols. As directed - performs daily end of shift inspections for cleanliness and to ensure that product storage guidelines are followed. As directed - assists with daily inventories as needed. Help locate product in inventory as needed. As directed - assists as needed to ensure cleaning schedules are completed. Promote and uphold a Safety-First culture, ensuring all tasks are performed with a strong emphasis on safe operating procedures. Immediately report any equipment or infrastructure damage (e.g., racking, scales, pallet jacks) to ensure timely repairs and minimize safety risks or operational delays. Report equipment issues or potential safety hazards promptly and accurately to lead, supervisor or manager. Fill in various warehouse positions when staffing is short. Perform duties of the Lead during the Day when other managers are on vacation. Special projects as assigned. Reporting Relationship The Receiving Associate reports to the Receiving Manager. Education and Certifications High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience One year of experience working in a food manufacturing warehouse 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 great attention to detail. 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. M…

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