Seafood Dispatcher PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is hiring a Seafood Dispatcher to provide prompt service by filling orders for seafood, meat, and cremeria products. You’ll rotate stock, keep displays clean, and support sales and food safety goals while upholding company values.

The role emphasizes assisting customers, maintaining product freshness, and accurate labeling. Flexible schedules, evenings, weekends, and holidays are common in this department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of seafood, meat, and cremeria products.
• Ability to learn product codes and uses.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders for seafood, meat, and cremeria products.
• Maintain product freshness through rotation and company procedures.
• Assist customers with extraordinary service and sanitize work areas.
• Package, weigh, label, and price seafood and meats accurately.
• Stock and refill cases and maintain clean displays.
• Follow food safety regulations and dress code.

Skills

Seafood knowledge

Product codes

Teamwork

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. Ifyou’redetail-oriented, customer-focused, and passionate about fresh seafood,

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.