Warehouse Associate - Day Shift

Jjmcdonnell; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Warehouse Associate in a thriving operations department. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure the efficiency of warehouse operations, train new staff, and manage daily tasks in a fast-paced environment. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining quality and safety standards while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. An established industry player provides a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy a hands-on role, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role in the seafood industry.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse operations are effective and efficient.
• Train new personnel and assist with daily activities as needed.
• Perform inspections and assist with inventory as directed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years experience in seafood industry

Job description

Description

TITLE: Warehouse Associate

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

Hours: Day Shift Time: 5:00AM - 1:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of a Warehouse Associate as well as assisting the Warehouse Leads/Supervisor/Manager with their responsibilities when they are out. More importantly, they are responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the warehouse operations; training new warehouse personnel in their daily functions and procedures; assisting when and where necessary throughout the warehouse to ensure product gets to where necessary in an efficient and timely manner. The Warehouse Associate may assist other warehouse personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis. The Warehouse Associate reports to the Warehouse Leads, Supervisor and/or Manager and checks in with the Warehouse Leads/Supervisor/Manager at the beginning and end of every shift.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of the warehouse.
• Ensure all orders are ready one hour prior to the route departure time.
• Report to a supervisor or Quality Assurance of any product quality issues.
• Ensure that all material handling equipment used is in good working order.
• Assist with receiving to ensure all products are received correctly and are stored quickly and correctly following food safety protocols.
• As directed, perform daily end of shift inspections for cleanliness and to ensure that product storage guidelines are being followed.
• As directed, assist with daily inventories as needed.
• As directed, assist as needed to ensure cleaning schedules are completed.
• Help locate product in inventory as needed.
• Fill in various warehouse positions when staffing is short.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform duties of the Lead during the Day when other managers are on vacation.
• Special projects as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Three to five years of progressively responsible, related experience in a position of comparable scope and size to the Company in the seafood industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have great attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Able to speak Spanish a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk.
• The ability to be on your feet for hours at a time.
• The employee is capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:
J.J. McDonnell offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Other employee perks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly indoors in the warehouse environment and on occasion outside for brief periods of time. The employee can be exposed to wet and/or humid, hot, cold, and snowy conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate loud to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.J. McDonnell is committed to providing a diverse workforce experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran, or disability status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We thank all individuals for their interest in J.J. McDonnell; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.