Dock Worker

East Coast Seafood Group; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

East Coast Seafood Group in Rockland, Maine is seeking a Dock Worker for a May–December season to assist in live lobster collection and distribution at our wharf. Daily tasks include coordinating with the location supervisor, handling crates, ice, and fuel, loading trucks, and generating records.

No prior experience required; a strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors are essential. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) plan as part of a growing global seafood

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but exposure to the lobster industry is a plus.
• A willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions; high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the location supervisor about plans, issues, and concerns.
• Coordinate with team to handle lobsters efficiently and maintain quality.
• Maintain dock operations: crates, pallets, ice, bait, fuel, etc.
• Load trucks and trailers in an organized manner; must lift 20+ pounds.
• Generate documentation for transactions and keep records (bills of lading, load sheets, etc.).
• Uphold East Coast Seafood Group values: integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, quality, and sustainability.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunity - Dock Worker - Rockland, Maine (May through December - approximately)

East Coast Seafood Group (ECSG), established in 1981, celebrated an incredible anniversary milestone of 44 years in seafood. The company is proud to offer strategic focus on processed seafood and value-added product lines for distribution in North America, Europe, and Asia. We’ve built an unrivaled reputation as a global leader in North American lobster, North American scallops, finfish and value add seafood.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Dock Worker to assist staff in the collection and distribution of live lobsters at our wharf in Rockland, Maine.

A typical day at the Dock may include:

• Communicating daily with the location supervisor about daily plans, issues, challenges or concerns
• Coordinating with others so lobsters are handled efficiently and always with quality in mind
• Maintaining the dock's daily needs to operate, including handling crates, pallets, ice, bait, fuel, etc
• Load trucks and trailers in an organized manner so destination can easily identify different lots (must be able to lift 20+ pounds)
• Generate documentation for all transactions and maintain organized records (bills of lading, load sheets, crate slips, etc.)
• Role model demonstrating East Coast Seafood's core values:
  • Operating with integrity at all times
  • Treating people with respect and as our most valuable asset
  • Promoting teamwork across our company to support each other every day
  • Holding ourselves and each other responsible and accountable for achieving remarkable results
  • Being willing to adapt and change to improve company performance
  • Taking pride in delivering high quality seafood to our customers
  • Sharing a passion for sustaining the business

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but some exposure to the lobster industry are a plus
• A willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are essential
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• High school diploma or equivalent

The East Coast Seafood Group portfolio of seafood companies includes but is not limited to East Coast Seafood, Seatrade International, Salt & Sky, and MySeafood.

• Headquartered in New Bedford, MA (USA largest fishing port by landed value)
• Proudly named a Top 15 North American Seafood Supplier
• More than 40 years as a leader in the seafood business
• Procuring lobsters and scallops directly from the boat
• Committed to supplying high-quality seafood and company-wide BRC certification
• Offering MSC CoC certified state-of-the-art production facilities
• Producer of private-label and branded value-added CPG products

Offering a competitive compensation package coupled with comprehensive benefits and 401(k) plan, this is a chance for you to take your skills to the next level with a global business representing the best of the Northeast's seafood.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status covered by Federal, State or local law.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer