Case Ready Seafood Packer — Flexible Shifts

Santa Monica Seafood; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Monica Seafood is seeking a dedicated Packer for the Case Ready department to help process top-quality fresh fish and maintain production line speed. The role involves packing, staging materials, and adhering to GMP and food safety standards in a cold environment.

Shifts run 6:00am–2:00pm and 1:00pm–9:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay starting at $18.50/hour plus a $0.50/hour raise after the 90‑day introductory period. Team-oriented, flexible schedules encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the work area before the start of production.
• Gather and stage all required packaging materials, supplies, and tools.
• Package seafood products accurately and efficiently while meeting established production and quality standards.
• Place fish fillets, portions, and other seafood products onto conveyors and processing equipment as directed.
• Pack finished products into shipping cases according to specifications.
• Follow all written procedures, work instructions, and verbal directions from supervisors and machine operators.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve daily production, quality, and safety goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and GMP requirements.
• Support continuous product flow by maintaining line speed, changing packaging film when needed, and ensuring raw materials are readily available.
• Learn to identify and differentiate seafood species, product types, and specifications.
• Perform assigned tasks under the direction of the line machine operator and work collaboratively with the production team to maximize efficiency and product quality.
• Cleaning and Sanitizing: Tables, sinks, cutting boards, drains, curtains, floors, scales, and all other equipment related to the department and operations
• Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Job description

Santa Monica Seafood is seeking a dedicated Packer for the Case Ready department to help process top-quality fresh fish and maintain production line speed. The role involves packing, staging materials, and adhering to GMP and food safety standards in a cold environment.

Shifts run 6:00am–2:00pm and 1:00pm–9:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay starting at $18.50/hour plus a $0.50/hour raise after the 90‑day introductory period. Team-oriented, flexible schedules encouraged.