Calamari Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Are you safety minded and detail oriented? 

Do you look forward to a challenge each day?

Do you enjoy using your skills and learning new ones?

If you said yes, then our Safety and Maintenance Coordinator role at the Town Dock might be right for you!

Our Safety and Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Town Dock's seafood processing plants and equipment in Narragansett & North Kingstown to ensure continuous productivity within the business.  

Duties:

• Complete safety inspections at all facilities and follow through with related documentation
• Set up systems as needed electronically for safety documentation relating to the building, fire prevention and equipment; update as needed
• Gather safety inspection documentation from others, review the information for accuracy and completion, and file accordingly
• Work with Facilities Manager on other related tasks such as OSHA updates for chemicals, PPE, Lockout Tagout, etc.
• Assist in daily and long term coordination and organization of maintenance work and/or projects
• Work with the team on ordering parts and supplies if needed; approved related invoices
• Assist with coordinating service calls, vendor appointments and gathering service quotes
• Conduct and participate in inspections and audits as needed including walking around physical plant to execute "walk throughs" 
• Work closely with HR and Facilities Manager to ensure all safety training and scheduling is kept up to date and assist with maintaining documentation compliance and execution of policies
• Attend and participate in team meetings, including Maintenance team meetings and Safety Committee meetings 
• Cultivate knowledge of regulations and how they apply to documentation and compliance within the role
• Assist in the development and implementation of plant specific policies, procedures, and programs to achieve and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations 
• Stay current and ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and record keeping requirements for each. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

For more than 40 years, The Town Dock has focused on offering both the highest quality wild-caught calamari and the very best service. A market leader in wholesale calamari for foodservice and retail, we are located on the docks in Point Judith, RI. We offer a full suite of calamari, from certified sustainable local squid to the best imports from around the globe.

The Town Dock is a family-owned company who focuses on our core values, including doing the right thing every day. We are one of Rhode Island's Best Places to Work, receiving awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!  We've also received PBN awards for Fastest Growing Private Company, Lean Management and Overall Excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel to all locations - Narragansett, North Kingstown and Johnston
• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel
• Fluent communication in English, including reading and writing required, Bi-lingual a plus
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
• Professional communication verbally and in writing, to provide quality customer service
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments. 
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• Driven by taking initiative and collaborating well with others to solve problems
• Inquisitive and willingness to learn the operations and needs of the business and how they tie to this role and department 
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers
• Strong personal and professional commitment to workplace safety and the ability to project that commitment with a positive and professional attitude at the job site
• Willingness and desire to learn and expand knowledge on related regulations in industry, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFT, DEM and      Maritime regulations 
• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, bend, reach and walk the facilities in a wet manufacturing environment with fluctuating conditions (heat, cold, wind) inside and outside
• A strong belief and commitment to continuous learning and improvement, positive attitude, teamwork, accountability and strong ethical behavior