Purpose:

Inspects raw materials and finished products; tests and adjusts packaging and canning equipment during processing; records inspection and testing data; and notifies the Supervisor or appropriate Management personnel of irregularities. Supports the plant’s food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements through routine inspections, testing, monitoring, and verification activities.

Duties: 

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Employees holding this position may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by Management.

Compensation: $24.04 an hour

Essential Duties

These duties directly and substantially support the purpose of the position.

· Monitors all phases of production with the goal of identifying and alerting Operations to food safety processes, procedures, GMPs, or other conditions that are approaching a potential out-of-control status.

· Assists Operations in returning processes to a controlled condition and assists in determining corrective actions to eliminate or reduce future quality issues.

· Identifies variables in processing parameters that may affect food safety, product quality, plant efficiency, and overall cost.

· Performs daily production sanitation inspections.

· Performs daily Food Defense inspections.

· Participates in audit preparations.

· Verifies that the correct spices and ingredients are being used according to applicable specifications.

· Completes SAP tasks related to the release of finished products and materials.

· Performs line, equipment, and product checks, including but not limited to CCPs, fill weight, net weight, sauce weight, vacuum, headspace, double seam, metal detector, X-ray, Brix, and temperature checks.

· Performs laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products, including salt, pH, and Brix testing.

· Performs calibration of measuring instruments, including thermometers, vacuum gauges, pH meters, salt meters, scales, and other applicable equipment.

· Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly Quality Control inspections as assigned.

· Trains and cross-trains employees as assigned.

· Maintains the ability and willingness to become cross-trained in specific Quality Assurance Department functions to provide coverage for absent or key personnel.

Other Duties

Quality Assurance Technicians may be assigned and cross-trained to perform the following duties based on department needs, production requirements, and employee qualifications:

• Can Seam and Container Inspection: Performs testing and examination of manufactured can seams and containers to verify quality and compliance with established specifications. Records all test results and identifies out-of-specification cans or products. Initiates appropriate hold procedures to isolate and secure affected product from normal distribution. Maintains required training in double seam inspection, can defects, and double seam tear-down procedures.
• Weights and Measures: Performs testing and examination of canned and bottled products to verify weights, measurements, quality, and compliance with established specifications. Records all testing results and identifies and places out-of-specification product on hold as required.
• Receiving Inspection: Performs testing and examination of received raw materials and critical ingredients to verify quality and compliance with established specifications. Records inspection and testing results and identifies and places nonconforming materials on hold as required. Current receiving inspection activities include labels and USDA ingredients.
• Co-Packer and Contract Shucking Oversight: Monitors co-packer and contract shucking operations to verify compliance with GMPs, HACCP requirements, product specifications, and applicable Quality Assurance requirements. Duties may include:
  • Monitoring sodium tripolyphosphate levels at the shucking operation.
  • Monitoring clam quality according to established company specifications.
  • Verifying that product weight, food safety, consistency, and other applicable specifications are being met.
  • Communicating quality concerns or specification deviations to the shucking operation and Bumble Bee Management promptly.
  • Working flexible hours, including weekends, when required to support production and Quality Assurance needs.
  • Performs  additional Quality Assurance inspections, testing, verification, documentation, and monitoring activities as assigned by Management.
  • Maintains proficiency in all assigned testing and inspection procedures and completes required training within established timeframes.

Food Defense Responsibilities 

Engage in our “see something say something” Food Defense Program. This will include any necessary training requirements upon hire, then annually. Employee must follow all aspects of the Food Defense plan and have specific training in their area.

Responsibilities to include the following;

• Ensure that there are no chemicals and nonfood grade lubricants or physical contaminants in the process areas and report immediately to Supervisor if there is any infraction.
• Ensure that no personal belongings are stored in the process areas and report immediately to Supervisor if there is any infraction.
• To report immediately to Supervisor any suspicious activities
• To report immediately to Supervisor any unescorted visitor or contractor      infraction.
• Ensure that employees, visitors and contractors, are wearing the Company approved      uniform and are following GMP and any other applicable Company policies. Report immediately to Supervisor if there is any infraction.

Required Personal Protective Equipment 

· Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, proper footwear, uniform or smock.

Additional job-specific training as assigned or required

Physical Requirements 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

· Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

· Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

· Stooping: Bending body downward and forward bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

· Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

· Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

· Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

· Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

· Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

· Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

· Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

· Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

· Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

· Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling.

· Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

· Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

· Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

· Hearing

· Vision: Attention to the surroundings when operating a forklift.

· Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Degree of physical exertion required for the position.

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Environmental conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.

• Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body.
• Hazard: Includes a variety  of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions:  One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Education/ Experience/ Skills Required 

· High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Ability to read/write, speak and comprehend English and/or Spanish

Type: Full Time (Onsite)

Supervisor:  Planning Manager                                      

Location:  Cape May, NJ

Purpose
The Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the facility’s shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and warehouse organization activities. This is a hands-on supervisory position that oversees a team of three forklift drivers while ensuring materials and finished goods are received, stored, transferred, and shipped accurately and efficiently.

The supervisor will maintain inventory accuracy through proper SAP transactions, shipment verification, cycle-count support, and coordination with third-party warehouses, carriers, and distribution centers.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities outline the core functions of the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Duties Include

· Oversee the daily activities of the warehouse and provide direction to a team of three forklift drivers.

· Assign daily work based on production, shipping, receiving, and inventory priorities.

· Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and arranged to support safe and efficient product movement.

· Coordinate inbound and outbound truck appointments, deliveries, and shipments.

· Prepare and communicate shipping and receiving schedules to appropriate departments.

· Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments to verify that products, quantities, lot information, and documentation match the applicable purchase order, packing slip, bill of lading, or invoice.

· Identify and resolve shipment shortages, overages, damages, and other discrepancies.

· Receive materials and inventory into SAP accurately and promptly.

· Complete and verify SAP inventory transfers between the facility, third-party warehouses, and company distribution centers.

· Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.

· Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and the investigation of inventory discrepancies.

· Coordinate the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods based on production and shipping requirements.

· Work closely with Planning, Production, Quality, Finance, and third-party warehouse contacts to support inventory availability and accuracy.

· Ensure products are stored in their designated locations and properly identified.

· Monitor staged materials and finished goods to prevent congestion, product damage, or safety concerns.

· Ensure forklift drivers complete required equipment inspections and follow all powered industrial truck safety requirements.

· Reinforce compliance with company safety policies, GMPs, food-safety requirements, and warehouse procedures.

· Assist with training, coaching, attendance monitoring, and performance feedback for assigned employees.

· Report inventory, shipping, receiving, equipment, or staffing concerns to management promptly.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, or inventory-control experience required.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience using SAP or a similar inventory-management system required.
• Experience coordinating freight carriers and truck appointments preferred.
• Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, food-production, or distribution environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory and shipment discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple shipping, receiving, and inventory needs in a fast-paced environment.

Physical and work requirements

• Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with company safety requirements.
• Ability to work around forklifts, trucks, loading areas, and warehouse equipment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required to support production or shipping schedules

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, gloves, slip-resistant steel-toe shoes, and eye protection.

Salary Range $57K-70K

Job Type

Full-time

Cape May, NJ

Purpose

To provide guidelines to the sanitation shift ensuring that daily plant clean-up and sanitation procedures are conducted in a thorough and timely manner so that quality standards are met, and daily plant start-up proceeds as scheduled

Duties

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Pay Rate: $22.55 Per hour

Essential Duties

· Follow procedure to disassemble and clean food processing equipment and related areas on a daily basis
· Clean in place (CIP) of process piping using regulatory approved alkaline, chlorine, & acid & Quat based chemicals.
· Knowledge of sanitation chemical concentration
· Proper handling and application of sanitation chemicals and tools.
· Use of high pressure hot water for cleaning and rinse down
· Dispensing and transport of chemicals in 2 ½-5 gallon containers
· Inspection of own area to insure cleanliness.
· Perform any cleaning duties in plant or office/restroom areas.(Floors-Strip & Wax, Custodial work, Plant floors)
· Perform duties per Master Cleaning Schedule which are all plant areas not cleaned on a daily basis as assigned.

Other Duties

· Forklift operator for unloading clams or any necessary materials delivery as needed.
· Forklift operator for loading of trucks as needed
· Helping production, Maintenance and other departments as directed
· Scrape/Paint walls and equipment as directed.
· Additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor or lead

Required PPE

Bump cap, Hearing protection, Hair net, beard net, Chemical resistant gloves, Face Shield, Chemical resistant bib pants and rain jacket, Chemical resistant steel toe, slip resistant boots, Face Mask

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for complying with the following Plant Operating Procedures: GMP’s, Plant Rules & Regulations, OSHA Regulations

Food Defense Responsibilities

Engage in our “see something say something” Food Defense Program. This will include any necessary training requirements upon hire, then annually. Employee must follow all aspects of the Food Defense plan and have specific training in their area.

Responsibilities to include the following.

· Ensure that there are no chemicals and non-food grade lubricants or physical contaminants in the process areas and report immediately to Supervisor if there is any infraction
· Ensure that no personal belongings are stored in the process areas and report immediately to Supervisor if there is any infraction
· Report immediately to Supervisor if there are any suspicious activities
· Ensure that employees, visitors and contractors, are wearing the Company approved uniform and are following GMP and any other applicable Company policies. Report immediately to Supervisor if there is any infraction
· Report immediately to Supervisor if there is any unescorted visitor or contractor seen in the process area or on the facility premises.

Training Requirements:

· General Safety
· Forklift driving Training
· GMPs
· Sanitation SOP Training
· Chemical Safety Training
· Chemical application Training
· SQF-CCP Training
· SDS Training
· Food Defense Training
· Stormwater Pollution Prevention
· Spill Prevention Control, Countermeasure
· Alchemy Training
· Safety Training huddle talks

Physical Requirements

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

· Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

· Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

· Stooping: Bending body downward and forward bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

· Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

· Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

· Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

· Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

· Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

· Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

· Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

· Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

· Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

· Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling.

· Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

· Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

· Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

· Hearing: Ability to understand oral communication in a noisy environment.

· Vision: Clear vision of surroundings when pushing product, and ability to discern product codes. Ability to see in order to work safely around moving equipment

· Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Degree of physical exertion required for the position.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Environmental conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.

· Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

· Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.

· Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

· Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

· Hazard: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Education & Skills Required

· High school diploma/ GED preferred

Location: Cape May, NJ

Department: Plant/Operations

Compensation: Starting at $20.77 hr.

Job Title: General Labor

Position Summary

General Labor team members play a key role in supporting daily production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This position performs a variety of duties on a rotating basis, including ingredient handling, equipment support, packaging, quality checks, and general production assistance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Job Duties

The duties listed below are representative of the role and may be adjusted based on operational needs. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Duties

These duties directly and substantially support the purpose of the position. The following responsibilities are typically performed on a rotating basis:

• Scale and transport ingredients for production use
• Examine products to verify conformance with quality standards
• Open rejected cans as directed
• Operate meat dumper equipment and transfer raw materials into batch containers
• Perform kitchen and production prep work
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyance systems
• Operate equipment as needed, including material transfer carts, shovels, and electric can openers
• Hand palletize 8 oz. 6-pack, 12-pack, and other finished cases
• Perform glass dump duties, including lifting and dumping multiple boxes of empty bottles onto conveyor lines (up to 15 lbs. total per lift) throughout a 10-hour shift
• Perform repetitive motion tasks related to bottle dumping and line loading
• Work in the Cooker area, including pushing and pulling heavy baskets on dollies
• Load cans onto conveyors for production runs
• Build cardboard boxes and packaging materials
• Seal cardboard boxes for shipment
• Pack cans into boxes according to production specifications

Additional Duties

• Assist in other production departments as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area
• Support production efficiency and teamwork across departments
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employees in this role are required to wear the following PPE as applicable:

• Bump cap
• Hearing protection
• Hair net
• Beard net (if applicable)
• Eye protection
• Gloves
• Proper slip-resistant footwear
• Company uniform or smock

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility where teamwork, safety, attendance, and adherence to quality standards are essential to success.

Physical Requirements

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending      ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is      important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward      or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing: 
• Vision: Attention to the surroundings when operating a forklift.
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Degree of physical exertion required for the position.

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Environmental conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.

• Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body.
• Hazard: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Education/ Experience/ Skills Required

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read/write, speak and comprehend English and/or Spanish

About Bumble Bee Seafoods

The Bumble Bee Seafood Company is passionately pursuing its purpose of feeding people’s lives through the power of the ocean. We are an iconic 120-year-old year-old fishing company that consistently aims to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable food to consumers while working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. Bumble Bee is firmly anchored in a commitment to connect the world to the ocean by re-defining sourcing, producing, and enjoying products from and inspired by the ocean.

Bumble Bee’s full line of seafood and specialty protein products are marketed in the U.S., Canada and over 50 markets globally under leading brands including Bumble Bee®, Brunswick®, Clover Leaf®, Snow’s®, and Beach Cliff®. For more information about the company, visit TheBumbleBeeCompany.com. For product information, visit www.BumbleBee.com.

Bumble Bee Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Human Resources Representative.