Processing Associate Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

The Processing Room Associate/Fish Cutter is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of the Processing Room – scaling, gutting, filleting (i.e. processing) fish, obtaining the highest yields possible per JJ and industry standards. More importantly they are responsible for ensuring that all orders are prepared/processed according to company and customer specifications effectively and efficiently; training other processing personnel in their daily functions and procedures; assist when and where necessary throughout the processing room to ensure products get to staging in an efficient and timely manner. The Processer/Fish Cutter may assist other warehouse personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties as assigned on an as needed basis. The Processer/Fish Cutter reports to the Processing Room Leads and or Shift Manager and checks in with the Processing Room Leads and or Shift Manager at the beginning and end of every shift.

Regular Assigned Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of processing fish under their control.
• Assist in training others in the processing of product on as needed basis.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed.
• Ensures the yields received on product are up to JJ Standards.
• Ensures the quality received on product are up to JJ Standards.
• Maintain good working relationship with all team members.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for processing room along with appropriate documentation.
• Understands proper procedures in sharpening knives to maintain quality and yields.
• Reviews and understands all SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).

Accountabilities:

• Company uniform
• Products/inventory in your care

Other Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Cross train to help other team members as a backup.
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Preferred)
• Prior experience in wholesale trade industry preferred.
• Knowledge of seafood, proper temperature storage and handling regulations.
• Must have prior experience in a warehouse environment along with the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Able to learn SeaSoft and / or other software package.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic arithmetic ability needed to count and take inventory.
• Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Always displays judgment and tact.
• Must be able to write clearly.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Must have prior experience in a processing room environment.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, walk, 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 employee is capable of lifting, pulling, or pushing 75% - 100% of the time.
• The employee is capable of lifting and/or move up to 75 pounds often.
• 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:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer