Seafood Dispatcher PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay premium

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Madera, California seeks a Seafood Dispatcher to provide prompt, courteous service while filling seafood, meat, and cremeria orders. You will maintain fresh displays, rotate stock, and support sales and food safety goals with the store’s values in mind.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, promoting products, labeling, and keeping cases clean. You’ll work with the Meat Manager, Store Director, or Supervisor and follow sanitation procedures, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience handling seafood, meat, and cremeria products.
• Ability to learn product codes and uses.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, crowded environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer seafood orders with prompt, courteous service.
• Maintain fresh, rotated displays and clean cases.
• Support sales while following safety and sanitation rules.
• Assist coworkers and follow company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English basics

Job description

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove to meet you!

About the Role

The Seafood Dispatcher provides prompt and courteous service to customers by filling orders for seafood, meat, andcremeriaproducts. This role ensures fresh, rotated product,maintainsclean and organized displays, and supports sales and food safety goals while modeling Vallarta’s core values of customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.

WhatYou’llDo

Smile, greet, andassistcustomers with extraordinary service.

Maintain product freshness through proper rotation and compliance with company procedures.

Promote sales with suggestive selling and preparation of marinated meats and vegetables.

Package, weigh, label, andpriceseafood, meat, andcremeriaproducts with honesty and accuracy.

Stock and refill seafood, meat, andcremeriacases and coolers.

Maintain clean, organized, and presentable cases, counters, and work areas.

Ensure compliance with state weights and measures, labeling, and food safety regulations.

Monitor case temperatures and communicate discrepancies to the Meat Manager.

Maintain knowledge of product codes, uses, and preparation.

Assistcoworkers and support teamwork across the department.

Follow sanitation processes and assist in cleaning equipmentand work areas.

Follow safety procedures, wear protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions.

Treat coworkers and customers respectfullyat all times.

Follow dress code, company policies, and Employee Handbook.

Report issues to Meat Manager, Store Director, or Supervisor.

Do notoperateequipment without proper training or authorization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).

Frequently bend neck and waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

Frequent repetitive hand use: grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequently, up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Heaviest item: 50 lbs., carried up to 100 feet.

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and moving equipment.

Work near equipment and machinery; exposure to noise, temperature, and humidity changes.

No work at heights; no walking on uneven ground.

WhatWe’reLooking For

Knowledge of seafood, meat, andcremeriaproducts.

Ability to learn product codes and uses.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, crowded environment with urgency.

Basic understanding of English language.

Professional, respectful, and team-oriented attitude.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Fast-paced seafood, meat, andcremeriadepartment with direct customer interaction.

Exposure toperishable products, refrigerated coolers, and changing conditions.

Collaborative, team-focused environment.

Must be able toworkflexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid vacation.

Access to legal services.

Premium pay for holidays.

Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

Explore Exciting Job Opportunities

We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whetheryou’reseekingpart-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.