Seafood Production and Packing Associate- Night Shift, Entry Level

Description The Company

J.J. McDonnell was founded in 1945 and was originally located in the downtown Baltimore Seafood Market. In 1984, J.J. McDonnell relocated its operations to the Maryland Seafood Market in Jessup, Maryland. In October of 2016 J.J. McDonnell moved into a larger facility in Elkridge, Maryland, where we currently reside. J.J. McDonnell has established a market leadership position in Maryland, Washington

D.C, and Northern Virginia as a provider of high-quality seafood products and services.

Over the years, the product focus has transitioned from predominately fresh fish to a healthy mix of fresh and frozen seafood. We cater to a wide range of customers, from Retail to Bar & Grill, Sushi to American Steakhouse, or from small ‘Mom and Pop’ stores to a large National Chain.

J.J. McDonnell prides itself on being a company that offers more than just a product. We offer our customers a wealth of knowledge, information and education about the seafood industry and the products our customers are buying and serving. It is our pleasure and purpose to provide seafood products, services, and support that will enable our customers to enhance their own business.

The Processing Associate is responsible for supporting daily operations in the processing room by ensuring products are handled, packed, and stored according to company standards. This role involves maintaining quality, accuracy, and cleanliness throughout all assigned tasks.

• Transport whole fish to different stations in the processing room as needed throughout the shift.
• Apply ice to product as required to maintain freshness and quality.
• Weigh and scale fish to meet required weight standards.
• Assist Processing Team Members as needed to accurately fulfill orders.
• Pack seafood products according to customer specifications, requirements, and deadlines.
• Inspect fish, boxes, and materials to ensure quality and compliance with company standards.
• Stack finished boxes onto pallets in an organized and safe manner.
• Learn to identify different species being processed to avoid mispacks.
• Report any product or quality concerns immediately to the supervisor or team leads.
• Assist with general labor tasks to support the processing team and meet production goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all assigned areas of the processing room.
• Follow all company safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Be flexible and open to cross-training in different areas as needed.
• Follow directives and perform efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Reviews and understands all SOP’s (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Complete all training as required.
• Handle other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.
• If assisting with computer operations:
• Enter and maintain order data accurately in Sea Soft.
• Weigh products in Packer Tracker to ensure all orders are fully packed to specifications.
• Verify and support daily orders for Wegmans and will call, assisting team leads as needed.
• Ensure all labels and order documentation are correctly printed and distributed to cutting stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas in compliance with food safety standards.
• Communicating with processing staff and leads to resolve discrepancies or issues with orders.
• Provide general support to the processing team to ensure smooth daily operations.

The Processing Room Associate reports to the Processing Room Supervisor/ Manager.

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

• Previous experience in food processing, warehouse or similar environment is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a cold and fast-paced environment.
• Excellen…