Shellfish Packer Night Shift

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a shellfish packer to join the seafood production team. You will pack fish and shellfish, ice and temperature-control products, and ensure orders are prepared accurately for shipment while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in food production, basic English skills, and the ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in food production.
• Experience with seafood is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic English speaking and writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, refrigerated areas (35º).
• Night shift availability starting Sunday 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM; midweek day off and Saturday off.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to production schedule for packing and delivery.
• Package and ice seafood with temperature control.
• Inspect seafood quality and sort by size/species.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare for shipping.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene.
• Label and weigh products and track inventory records.
• Arrange products for processing and inventory as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Time management

Safety compliance

Basic English

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary Of Position

As part of the seafood production team, the shellfish packer assumes the crucial role of ensuring that products are processed appropriately for shipment to clients. Responsibilities may extend to the receipt, storage, and internal distribution of products, thereby facilitating the adherence to delivery schedules. The individual in this position will be tasked with maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation at all times.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to production schedule and customer orders to ensure proper packing and preparation of product for delivery.
• Packaging and Icing: Pack fish and shellfish into boxes, ensuring proper icing and temperature control.
• Sorting and Grading: Inspects seafood quality, sorts by size/species, and removes defects.
• Assembles customer orders from stock, places them on pallets, shelves/racks, conveys orders to the packing station or shipping department, and prepares them for shipping.
• Sanitation: Maintain a clean work environment, sanitize equipment, and follow strict hygiene and safety procedures.
• Marks materials with identifying information and weighs products, calculates quantities, and applies accurate labels and tags based on work orders.
• Records the number of materials or items received or distributed.
• Arranges products in the specified sequence for processing by other workers as needed.
• Supports in maintaining inventory records
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience – One to two years of related experience in food production. Experience with Seafood is a plus.
• Physical demands - Ability to stand for long hours, frequently lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work ethic – A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Accuracy – Demonstrated ability to accurately pack product in a timely fashion.
• Language – Basic English speaking and written proficiency.
• Mathematical – Ability to perform basic arithmetic tasks – adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
• Work Environment – Tolerance of working in cold, wet, and refrigerated production areas in a climate of 35º.
• Available for a night shift schedule starting on Sunday, with a scheduled day off during the week and the day off on Saturday. Shift hours are from 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, based on business needs.
• A combination of the above will also be considered.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers’ and team members’ success.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.