Seafood, Order Readiness Associate

FreshDirect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Learning & development

Employee discount

Job summary

FreshDirect is seeking a Seafood Order Readiness Associate to pack and label seafood products in a fast-paced facility. The role involves slicing, packing, QA checks, and operating labeling equipment in a cold environment.

The position requires weekend availability, overnight or early morning starts, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. English communication is essential, with Spanish a plus; long hours and standing are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
• Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours.
• Comfortable and able to work an 8-12-hour shift (hours per day are based on business need).
• Experience in a related field is a plus.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs; ability to apply knowledge of processes, production methods, and products to daily operations.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a climate of 20-38 degrees; able to stand for long periods; able to twist, turn and bend.

Responsibilities

• Processing (Slicing packing + labeling).
• QA raw and finished materials.
• Safe Food Practices specific to department.
• Picking food products and packing in boats, totes and boxes.
• Scanning labels on packages, loading packaging machines with boats, and labeling packages with printed labels.
• Spotting check packages emerging from machinery for correct labeling.
• Assisting in shut down procedures.

Job description

Brief Description

The Seafood Order Readiness Associate is responsible for the packing and labeling of seafood.

Responsibilities

• Processing (Slicing packing + labeling)
• QA raw and finished materials
• Safe Food Practices specific to department
• Picking food products and packing in boats, totes and boxes
• Scanning labels on packages, loading packaging machines with boats, and labeling packages with printed labels
• Spotting check packages emerging from machinery for correct labeling
• Assisting in shut down procedures

Education and Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours
• Comfortable and able to work an 8-12-hour shift (hours per day are based on business need)
• Experience in a related field is a plus
• Must be required to lift a minimum of 50lbsAbility to apply knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products to the nuances of everyday operation
• Ability to clearly communicate in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Ability to work in climate of 20-38 degrees
• Ability to perform twisting, turning and bending
• Able to stand for long period of times
• Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture

Who is FreshDirect

FreshDirect is the northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia metropolitan areas.

FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers.

FreshDirect is proud to have joined the multi-national grocery and technology organization, Ahold Delhaize, at the beginning of 2021. This acquisition will fuel FreshDirect’s growth as a leading eCommerce grocer in the United States.

From the beginning, FreshDirect has set out to provide something different. We are a community partner with a mission to deliver the highest quality and service that customers can find. This is an environment in which associates can innovate, grow and have successful careers—most of our leaders have come up through our ranks. And thanks to our team’s extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Why choose FreshDirect?

We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

• Health Benefits and 401k plans
• A flexible and generous paid time off plan
• Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career at FreshDirect
• 20% off any orders placed through freshdirect.com
• Access to FD Market, FreshDirect’s onsite discounted employee grocery store
• 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
• Regular events and barbecues to share our gratitude for our employees’ hard work

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.