Job Description
Career Opportunity -
Cross Dock Worker - Rockland, Maine (May through December - approximately)
East Coast Seafood Group (ECSG), established in 1981, celebrated an incredible anniversary milestone of 44 years in seafood. The company is proud to offer strategic focus on processed seafood and value-added product lines for distribution in North America, Europe, and Asia. We’ve built an unrivaled reputation as a global leader in North American lobster, North American scallops, Finfish and Value Add Seafood.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Cross Dock Worker to assist staff in the collection and distribution of live lobsters at our cross docks in Rockland, Maine.
A typical day at the Cross Dock may include: - Communicating daily withe the Procurement Team about daily plans, issues, challenges or concerns
- Coordinating with others so lobsters are picked up efficiently and always with quality in mind
- Maintaining the cross dock's daily needs to operate, including handling crates, pallets, ice, etc.
- Maintaining our suppliers daily needs to operate
- Drive truck to pick up lobsters and bring back to the cross dock
- Load trucks and trailers in an organized manner so destination can easily identify different lots (must be able to lift 20+ pounds)
- Operate forklift to load or unload trucks and trailers
- Generate documentation for all transactions and maintain organized records (bills of lading, load sheets, crate slips, etc.)
- Scan all documents and send to Procurement Manager nightly
- Monitor mid-coast trucks and other equipment used daily so all is in good working order
- Respond pro-actively to needed repairs and maintenance of trucks and other equipment
- Typical schedule would be from noon until 8pm-9pm depending on work levels. Additional hours as needed.
- Role model demonstrating East Coast Seafood's core values:
- Operating with integrity at all times
- Treating people with respect and as our most valuable asset
- Promoting teamwork across our company to support each other every day
- Holding ourselves and each other responsible and accountable for achieving remarkable results
- Being willing to adapt and change to improve company performance
- Taking pride in delivering high quality seafood to our customers
- Sharing a passion for sustaining the business
Qualifications :
- No prior experience required, but some exposure to the lobster industry are a plus
- A willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are essential
- Some computer experience, basic office paperwork and organizational skills needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
The East Coast Seafood Group portfolio of seafood companies includes but is not limited to East Coast Seafood, Seatrade International, Salt & Sky, and MySeafood.
- Headquartered in New Bedford, MA (USA largest fishing port by landed value)
- Proudly named a Top 15 North American Seafood Supplier
- More than 40 years as a leader in the seafood business
- Procuring lobsters and scallops directly from the boat
- Committed to supplying high-quality seafood and company-wide BRC certification
- Offering MSC CoC certified state-of-the-art production facilities
- Producer of private-label and branded value-added CPG products
Offering a competitive compensation package coupled with comprehensive benefits and 401(k) plan, this is a chance for you to take your skills to the next level with a global business representing the best of the Northeast's seafood.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status covered by Federal, State or local law.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Night shift,