Cold-Environment Seafood Warehouse Associate

Sam Rust Seafood, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Employee Discount on Seafood

Job summary

Sam Rust Seafood in Hampton, VA is seeking a full-time warehouse associate to receive, store, handle and pack fresh seafood to fulfill restaurant and retail orders. The work takes place in a refrigerated environment around 40°F and involves frequent hands-on contact with seafood.

Requirements include good physical condition to lift 75 lbs, strong communication, ability to work without direct supervision, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to work in a cold/refrigerated environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Drug-free and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, handle and pack seafood to fulfill orders for restaurants and retail stores.
• Perform duties in a refrigerated environment and assist with daily warehouse tasks.

Skills

Lifting 75 lbs

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Cold environment work

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

Description

Sam Rust Seafood is a processor and distributor of exceptional live, fresh and frozen seafood. We provide the freshest quality seafood to all types of establishments, including white tablecloth restaurants to buffets, supermarket chains, hotels, caterers, and natural food markets. Daily delivery service to the Hampton Roads, Virginia area 6 days a week. Also, deliveries to Richmond, Virginia's Eastern Shore, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina areas via our fleet of refrigerated trucks.

This position is responsible for receiving, storing, handling, and packing fresh seafood to fulfill orders for restaurants and retail stores. The work is performed in a refrigerated environment maintained at approximately 40°F and requires frequent hands-on contact with various species of fresh fish and seafood. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a cold environment, handling seafood directly, and performing physical tasks associated.

This is a Full-Time position with the following hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - Close

Rotating Saturday's 4:00 am - Close

Holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits: Benefits vary upon employment status.

• Hourly pay range $15.00

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Discount on Seafood

Retirement & Time Off:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

Requirements

• High School Education or GED
• The position requires an individual to be in good physical condition with the ability to lift 75 lbs
• Be able to work productively without direct supervision
• You must be Drug Free, self motivated, goal oriented and capable of working as part of a team
• Required to work in cold and wet environment
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• A good work ethic and the desire to excel

Preferred:

Prior seafood experience

Cold Environment Work: 1 year

Warehouse: 1 year