Case Ready Seafood Division Packer

Santa Monica Seafood Company • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Santa Monica Seafood is hiring a Case Ready Seafood Division Packer to process fresh fish and fulfill customer orders while maintaining the speed and quality of an assigned production line. Packers work under the direction of the Case Ready department Supervisor and leads, and collaborate with the line machine operator and production team. The role involves preparing work areas, staging supplies, packaging seafood to specifications, supporting product flow, and cleaning and sanitizing department equipment and work areas.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts listed as 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 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 cold environment of 35–42 degrees and requires standing or walking for the entire shift, with frequent lifting and other physical activity. Employees are expected to stay with their team until the shift is completed and to maintain a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain 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 and pull trays on racks with coworker assistance.
• Frequent hand and finger movement for packing products and labeling boxes.
• Ability to follow supervisor and management directions and adhere to safety policies, company policies, and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Friendly and courteous conduct toward customers, vendors, and coworkers, and a presentable appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the work area before production begins.
• 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 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.
• Maintain line speed and product flow, change packaging film when needed, and ensure raw materials are available.
• Learn to identify 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 department equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Stay with the team until the shift is completed.

What This Job Offers

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