Fish Handler/Warehouse

Description

Fish Handler

About Our Company:

Stokes Fish Company is a leading seafood distribution company that has proudly provided quality seafood to our customers since it was founded in 1931. We worked hard to become SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified in 2019 in Food Safety and Food Quality, which is the highest certification in North America, to continue to supply our customers the finest and freshest seafood available.

We are looking for a hard-working, dependable person who is motivated to succeed to work in our warehouse and to be part of our team to help feed America. 

Job Type

Full-time

Location: Leesburg, FL

Requirements

 Responsibilities and Job Summary  The Fish Handler/ Warehouse Worker I is responsible for checking, packing and preparing items for shipment. Duties include receiving, unpacking, verifying, grading, checking product quality is excellent, cleaning product, repacking, loading and shipping items.

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stack cargo in locations such as loading docks as directed, using pallets.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install  protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Position boxes and pallets, vats or containers so they can be loaded.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.    

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organization skills – prioritize work assignments and manage work time.
• Basic skills in use of computers and software programs.
• Must be a self-starter and motivated to work hard to be successful.
• One (1) year experience driving forklift (stand-up, sit-down, or both) is preferred.
• One (1) year plus work-related knowledge, skills or experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.
• Must be punctual, on time and dependable
• Must have reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment (forklifts and pallet jacks), policies and procedures to promote effective safety and security of people and facilities.
• Ability to lift and move products in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to exert physical force to lift or carry objects.
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions to carry out and accomplish work assignments.
• Working knowledge of the English language.

Physical Demands and Work Environment  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands: talk; hear; perform activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as kneeling, bending, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and moving of materials; use hands and arms in reaching, handling, and manipulating objects or controls; running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving forklift; frequently lift and/or move up to 110 pounds.    Work environment: work in very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures; indoor work environment; moderate noise level.