Case Ready Seafood Division Packer

Santa Monica Sea Food Co. Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pack fresh fish and seafood products for customer orders in Santa Monica Seafood’s Case Ready department. Reporting to the department Supervisor and leads, the Packer helps process high-quality products and maintain the assigned production line’s speed with support from a lead and machine operator. The role includes preparing the work area, staging materials and tools, packaging and boxing products to specifications, supporting product flow, and cleaning and sanitizing the department. Employees work as part of a production team whose performance is measured by pounds processed.

The position offers two Monday-through-Friday schedules: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour increase upon successful completion of the 90-day introductory period. Work takes place in a fast-paced, cold environment of 35–42 degrees, with prolonged standing. Employees are expected to remain with their team until the shift is complete and to follow company policies and supervisory direction.

Requirements

• Ability to work one of the listed Monday-through-Friday schedules: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.
• Ability to stand or walk for 100% of working time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to frequently lift 1–50 pounds, with assistance from coworkers, and to carry, twist, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently push or pull trays on racks with assistance from coworkers.
• Frequent hand and finger movement for packing product and labeling boxes.
• Ability to work in a cold environment of 35–42 degrees and a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisors and management.
• Friendly and courteous conduct toward customers, vendors, and coworkers, and a presentable appearance.
• Adherence to safety policies and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the work area before production starts.
• Gather and stage required packaging materials, supplies, and tools.
• Package seafood products accurately and efficiently while meeting production and quality standards.
• Place fish fillets, portions, and other seafood products onto conveyors and processing equipment as directed.
• Pack finished products into shipping cases according to specifications.
• Follow written procedures, work instructions, and verbal directions from supervisors and machine operators.
• Work with the production team to meet daily production, quality, and safety goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and GMP requirements.
• Support continuous product flow by maintaining line speed, changing packaging film when needed, and ensuring raw materials are available.
• Learn to identify and differentiate seafood species, product types, and specifications.
• Perform assigned tasks under the direction of the line machine operator and collaborate with the production team to maximize efficiency and product quality.
• Clean and sanitize tables, sinks, cutting boards, drains, curtains, floors, scales, and other equipment related to department operations.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Stay with the team until the shift is completed.
• Follow safety policies and company policies and employee handbook requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed