Job 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

The Sanitation Lead supports the Sanitation Supervisor in maintaining regulatory compliance programs such as HACCP, BRC, SSOP, GMP, FDA, and MSC. This role involves hands-on sanitation practices, ensuring proper cleaning procedures are followed and documented. Key duties include verifying end-of-shift sanitation, completing master cleaning tasks, managing waste and recycling systems, maintaining sanitation equipment and supply inventory, and training staff on sanitation protocols.

The Sanitation Lead is also responsible for authoring sanitation procedures, conducting regular inspections and tests, and staying informed on industry regulations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Lead key responsibilities include:

• Support in the maintenance and development of all current and future regulatory programs that (HACCP, BRC, SSOP, GMP, FDA, MSC).
• Physically observe sanitation procedures for all levels of employment, coach employees on proper procedure and technique. Report corrective actions to QA/QC Manager and pertinent managers.
• Verify sanitation was properly done at the end of each shift. Verify sanitation sheets properly completed.
• Complete tasks outlined on the master cleaning sheets.
• Supervise trash and recycling programs (trailers).
• Develop and author procedures, as needed, to support quality and operations departments in the proper sanitation of the facility.
• Maintain sanitation room and monitor sanitation of equipment.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, PPE, and sanitation tools.
• Support training of employees for sanitation related education.
• Research and study food processing, current industry events, changes, mandates, etc. to keep a safe, clean facility.
• Meet established goals and objectives by setting deadlines and completing them in a thorough manner.
• Routine tasks:
• Verification of daily sanitation sheets
• Completion of master cleaning sheets
• Inventory chemicals and PPE
• Monitor pallet and recycling trailers
• Daily protein checks
• Weekly listeria testing
• Perform duties of Sanitation Supervisor when supervisor is on vacation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, as needed.

Reporting Relationship

The Sanitation Lead reports to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma
• Completed HACCP training program with certificate.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible, related experience in a position of comparable scope and size to the Company in the seafood industry.
• Forklift experience preferred!
• Able to learn SeaSoft software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must have great attention to detail.
• Able to manage a large volume of detailed work with accuracy.
• Able to transfer attention from one task to another frequently without affecting performance.
• Proficiency with computers – used for inventory and communicating coaching and equipment orders.
• Able to present HACCP information and respond to questions from employees, customers, and governmental agencies.
• Must be able to read and write in English. Able to speak Spanish a plus.
• 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 seventy-five 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.

Benefits

J.J. McDonnell offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Other employee perks