Description

The Company

J.J. McDonnell was founded in 1945 and was originally located in the downtown Baltimore Seafood Market. In 1984, J.J. McDonnell relocated its operations to the Maryland Seafood Market in Jessup, Maryland. In October of 2016 J.J. McDonnell moved into a larger facility in Elkridge, Maryland, where we currently reside. J.J. McDonnell has established a market leadership position in Maryland, Washington D.C, and Northern Virginia as a provider of high-quality seafood products and services.

Over the years, the product focus has transitioned from predominately fresh fish to a healthy mix of fresh and frozen seafood. We cater to a wide range of customers, from Retail to Bar & Grill, Sushi to American Steakhouse, or from small ‘Mom and Pop’ stores to a large National Chain.

J.J. McDonnell prides itself on being a company that offers more than just a product. We offer our customers a wealth of knowledge, information and education about the seafood industry and the products our customers are buying and serving. It is our pleasure and purpose to provide seafood products, services, and support that will enable our customers to enhance their own business.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently carrying out all the tasks and duties of a Receiving Associate as well as assisting the Receiving Leads, Supervisor and Manager with their responsibilities when they are out. More importantly they are responsible for effectiveness and efficiency of the receiving operations; training new receiving personnel in their daily functions and procedures; assist when and where necessary throughout the warehouse to ensure product gets to where necessary in an efficient and timely manner. The Receiving Associate may assist other receiving personnel in their daily activities and must perform all other duties assigned on an as needed basis. The Receiving Associate reports to the Receiving Leads, Supervisor and/or Manager and checks in with the Receiving Leads, Supervisor and/or Manager at the beginning and end of every shift.

Responsibilities

The Receiving Associate key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of the receiving.
• Report to a Supervisor, Manager, or Quality Assurance of any product quality issues.
• Assist with receiving to ensure all products are received correctly and are stored quickly and correctly following food safety protocols.
• As directed - performs daily end of shift inspections for cleanliness and to ensure that product storage guidelines are followed.
• As directed - assists with daily inventories as needed.
• Help locate product in inventory as needed.
• As directed - assists as needed to ensure cleaning schedules are completed.
• Promote and uphold a Safety-First culture, ensuring all tasks are performed with a strong emphasis on safe operating procedures.
• Immediately report any equipment or infrastructure damage (e.g., racking, scales, pallet jacks) to ensure timely repairs and minimize safety risks or operational delays.
• Report equipment issues or potential safety hazards promptly and accurately to lead, supervisor or manager.
• Fill in various warehouse positions when staffing is short.
• Perform duties of the Lead during the Day when other managers are on vacation.
• Special projects as assigned. 

Reporting Relationship

The Receiving Associate reports to the Receiving Manager.

Education and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• One year of experience working in a food manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.
• Must have great attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Able to speak Spanish a plus but not required.
• Ability to work on own with minimal supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude.

Location

Elkridge, Maryland

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 and/or moving up to fifty pounds often.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly indoors in the warehouse 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.
• The performance of this position may routinely require exposure to the manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, hair nets and gloves may be mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.J. McDonnell is committed to providing a diverse workforce experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran, or disability status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merits, and business needs.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.