Warehouse Associate

Description

Roles at Bristol Seafood 

All positions at Bristol Seafood are responsible for upholding our Uncompromising Maine Standards, as well as fostering and maintaining an environment that will consistently produce seafood you can trust, with quality you can taste. 

At Bristol, we ensure our long-term profitable growth by looking after everyone we touch. As a certified B Corp, we don’t choose between chasing profit or following our conscience. Rather, we generate a fair profit by doing what’s right. B Corp serves as a beacon in our short- and long-term goals in making a positive impact for our team, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. 

We are on a mission to make seafood America’s favorite protein by consciously and transparently sourcing quality sustainable seafood, responsibly producing it in Maine, and bringing convenience and flavor that our customers will love. For us, it’s just what it means to B. 

We put safety and integrity first. Our company has a humble but hardworking culture. The leadership team is expected to have a “whatever it takes” attitude while working to set, achieve, and monitor progress against the company’s strategic goals of delivering our brand promise, driving profitable growth, and staying lean. In addition, the team is the group that sets the tone for how the entire company operates, and effective members of the leadership team will have internalized that and will leverage it continuously to make the business better.  

Safety Responsibilities

Bristol employees subscribe to the six key industry safety rules: 

• Commitment. It is the first consideration in everything we do, if it isn't safe, we don't do it. 
• Leadership. It begins at the top - we walk the talk and set a visible example. 
• Openness. It is openness - information is shared to the maximum extent permitted by law. 
• Reporting. It is knowledge - we report every incident and take immediate remedial action. 
• Responsibility. It is up to all of us - we learn from mistakes and won’t tolerate negligence. 
• Measurement. It needs a common measure - we use appropriate measures. 

Job Description:

Warehouse Associates are responsible for picking product from the Fresh and Frozen Finished Goods Inventories and Freezer Inventories and packing orders for shipment to customers. May be required to load and unload trucks. May be assigned inventory control duties. Warehouse employees also maintain the packing room, shipping/receiving area, and the shipping floor area in clean, organized, and 5S condition at all times. Must have strong attention to detail, ability to work in a cold environment, computer skills, and a positive, professional attitude. This position reports directly to the Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor. 

Reports to: Warehouse Lead/Logistics

Requirements

Specific Knowledge and Skills:  

• Fluency/literacy in English, strong math and counting skills, ability to read sales orders and bills of lading.   
• Strong computer skills and the ability to operate various mechanical lifts required. 
• Knowledge of various types of seafood and the ability to visually distinguish species is expected to be learned on the job.  
• Ability to treat coworkers with respect.  
• Detail oriented. 
• Attention to detail and a strong quality orientation is required. 

Food Safety Duties and Backup: 

The warehouse crew is responsible for ensuring plant and product security and the food safety of all stored products. The warehouse crew inspects all incoming and outgoing products according to standards set by the QC department and documents assigned quality, food safety, and critical control point measures. They monitor the temperatures of the coolers and the freezer and ensure that all products are properly stored and kept frozen, chilled, and/or iced as appropriate. The warehouse crew backs up each other as assigned by the Warehouse and Logistics Supervisor.  

Key Duties:

• Pick finished goods and pack orders. 
• Entering movement of product into the computer system. 
• Storing all products in the appropriate storage areas and containers. 
• Operating mechanical lifts as required. 
• Maintaining site and freezer safety and security procedures. 
• Assisting other warehouse team members as needed in duties such as preparation of orders for shipment, interacting with supplier and customer representatives delivering or picking-up products, and preparation and verification of shipping documents on the computer system. 
• Required to wear a two-way radio when working. 

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday. Shift start time may vary based on business requirements – will be posted on a weekly basis. 

Environmental Factors:

Plant environment is cool and wet and includes machinery and power lifts. Entering the freezer may be required daily. Frequent lifting of weights up to 55 pounds would be required. Lifting of weight over fifty pounds would only be done with assistance. Outside of the freezer, the environment is cool and often wet with temperatures typically ranging from 35 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Floors may be slippery. 

Fair Labor Standards Act Evaluation:

After careful evaluation it is determined that this job does not fall under the overtime exemptions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is an hourly position that is not exempt from overtime requirements.   

Other Duties:

This job description is not all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

Salary : $24 - $26