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Receiving Clerk

Duties:

  • Have a working knowledge of computers and be able to navigate inventory system
  • Contact vendors regarding making appointments, or any issues with delivery
  • Main contact for all inbound delivery appointments
  • Check-in Inbound deliveries
  • Ability to manage 6-10 deliveries at a time
  • Schedule 10-30 inbound appointments/day
  • Utilize phone & email system to manage appointments
  • Work with on-site 3rd party logistics company to ensure back haul/pick-ups are covered.
  • Make back-haul/pick up appointments with vendors for 3rd party logistics company to get our product
  • Manage all paperwork for all inbound loads
  • Full working knowledge of outbound processes
  • Maintains accurate records
  • Communicate with buyers, sales, and customer service regarding updates with inbound deliveries
  • Communicate with warehouse personnel on any issues with deliveries
  • Assist other departments as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Job Requirements:

  • Computer proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Teams a must!)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Capable of sitting/standing for long periods of time
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team player

 

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Administrative Assistant

Please note: This position reports to the Jessup, MD warehouse.

Job Description: Responsible for carrying tasks pertaining to office work.

Duties:

  • Have a working knowledge of computers and be able to navigate inventory system
  • Manage all paperwork for outbound loads
  • Full working knowledge of delivery processes
  • Communicate with customers regarding any issues or delays in delivery
  • Check-in all paperwork upon driver’s return
  • Maintains accurate records
  • Communicate with buyers, sales, and customer service regarding updates with deliveries
  • Assist other departments as needed
  • Ability to manage 6-10 drivers at a time
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Job Requirements:

  • Computer proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Teams a must!)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Capable of sitting/standing for long periods of time
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team player

 

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IT Support / Data Analyst

Seashore Fruit & Produce Company is the leading distributer of fruit & produce, dairy, and other perishables in the region. We are seeking a well-rounded IT support/Data analyst to harness their passion for big data and analytics and to provide insights on a wide range of aspects of our business. Our ideal candidate is passionate about business processes, data mining, and assisting their peers with technology to streamline repetitive tasks. The position interacts with all departments in the company and requires learning and understanding in depth all systems in the company.

 Responsibilities

·        Develop and sustain a deep understanding of our business’ day-to-day operations and challenges.

·        Conduct recurring and ad hoc analysis.

·        Compile and analyze data related to these challenges and recommend solutions.

·        Communicate with C-Suite executives in the company.

·        Develop clear visualizations to convey complicated data in a straightforward fashion.

·        Help maintain and train new employees on all systems used by the company

 

To be successful in this position, the individual must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

·        Strong analytical, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.

·        High attention to detail and accuracy.

·        Proficiency with MS Excel, including advanced features such as pivot tables, lookups, and filters; Macros is a plus.

·        Need some experience programing in a mainstream language such as PHP, C, C++, C# and SQL; Laravel experience is a plus

·        Self-directed with a strong work ethic; capable of working independently with limited supervision.

·        Ability to adapt to change and work in a team-oriented environment. Willing to take on “Not my Job” tasks.

 

Qualifications

·        High School Diploma or 2-Year IT degree, and or 2-3 years’ experience implementing and supporting common business technologies.

 

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Warehouse – Forklift Operator

Job Description: Responsible for all aspects slot replenishments, restacking pallets, product put-away, unloading trailers and clean up within the warehouse

Duties:

* Be able to use and understand proper fork lift operation, including ALL safety rules and driving procedures
* Be able to use general warehouse equipment (hand jacks, power jacks and fork lifts)
* Have a general understanding of computer-based inventory systems (WMS)
* Know how to or be able to be trained to “build” pallets of product
* Have a general understanding of produce and produce quality
* Be able to communicate to supervisors on product quality and job duty understandings
* Work in an efficient and orderly manner suited to the business
* Work in a cold/refrigerated environment
* Know the policy of “FIFO” First In First Out product system
* Understand how to stage orders for the loaders, and to be able to load trucks in an orderly way
* To learn, know and understand receiving procedures and all procedures, system related
* Have a knowledge of food safety issues and be able to identify and communicate food safety issues to their supervisors
* Have general cleaning skills
* Perform related duties as required by ALL Supervision

Job Requirements and Definition:

* Have an open availability to work first, second and/or third shifts as well as the ability and understanding that you may work Saturday & Sunday’ and holidays
* Extensive produce knowledge, including warehousing, storage and shipping
* Excellent organizational skills
* The ability to perform ALL job functions assigned with limited supervision
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Be a team player
* Follow quality service standards and comply with policies, procedures, rules and regulation

 

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Account Manager (Philadelphia, PA)

Description:
Our ideal candidate understands that the produce industry is much more than offering commodities at the lowest possible price. This person has a passion for quality foods, loves working in a fast-paced environment, and strives to provide an excellent customer experience. They seek opportunities to grow existing accounts and begin new relationships. Although this person is disciplined and ambitious with their sales goals, they also make meaningful contributions to our team. Our ideal candidate sees their customers as “partners” and they have an intimate knowledge of their business.

Responsibilities:
– Manage and grow existing accounts.
– Develop new business to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory.
– Stay informed of market conditions and product innovations; and keep tabs on competitors’ products, price points, and sales. Provide customers with this information as part of a comprehensive, value-added service package.
– Participate in company promotions and customer events.

Requirements:
– High School Diploma/GED.
– Ability to navigate our company technologies with ease (CRM, EDI, and routing programs).
– Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (including no single DUI in the last 3 years and no multiple DUIs within the last 7 years.
– Current automobile insurance.
– Pass pre-employment testing (background and drug screen).
– Sign confidentiality agreement.

Preferred Requirements:– Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, hospitality, or culinary arts.
– Outside foodservice sales experience-working knowledge of and established relationships within the restaurant and foodservice community.
– Chef or restaurant management experience, and/or related fields.
– Previous produce industry experience.

Compensation:
– To start, in addition to commission, you’ll be offered base salary and assigned accounts.
– Automotive expense plan.
– Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 90 days.
– 401(k) with employer match after a year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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Warehouse – Order Pickers

Job Description: Responsible for all aspects of picking daily orders for accounts

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Night Warehouse Supervisor and Assistant Warehouse Manager

Duties: 

* Be able to read and understand order picking sheets
* Be able to use general warehouse equipment (hand jacks, power jacks and fork lifts)
* Have a general understanding of computer based inventory systems
* Know how to or be able to be trained to “build” pallets of product
* Have a general understanding of produce and produce quality
* Be able to communicate to supervisors on product quality and job duty understandings
* Work in an efficient and orderly manner suited to the business
* Work in a cold/refrigerated environment
* Know the policy of “FIFO” First In First Out product system
* Understand how to stage orders for the loaders to be able to load trucks in an orderly way
* Be able to communicate to the supervisor/manager in charge to ensure that the orders are being picked in the correct timeline to coincide with the way that the routes are leaving the warehouse
* Have a knowledge of food safety issues and be able to identify and communicate food safety issues to their supervisors
* Have general cleaning skills
* Perform related duties as required by supervision

 

Job Requirements and Definition:

* Have an open availability to work second and/or third shifts
* Extensive produce knowledge, including warehousing, storage and shipping
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to resolve conflict issues with employees directly reporting to this position
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Be a team player

 

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ACCOUNT MANAGERS (Outside Sales Reps)

Location: Delaware

Seashore Fruit & Produce is the region’s premier fresh distributor to the foodservice industry in New Jersey, Delaware, and eastern/central Pennsylvania with quality produce and other fresh product lines. 

Description

Our ideal candidate understands that the produce industry is much more than offering commodities at the lowest possible price. This person has a passion for quality foods, loves working in a fast-paced environment, and strives to provide an excellent customer experience. They seek opportunities to grow existing accounts and begin new relationships. Although this person is disciplined and ambitious with their sales goals, they also make meaningful contributions to our team. Our ideal candidate sees their customers as “partners” and they have an intimate knowledge of their business.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow existing accounts. 
  • Develop new business to achieve profitable sales growth within an assigned territory. 
  • Stay informed of market conditions and product innovations; and keep tabs on competitors’ products, price points, and sales. Provide customers with this information as part of a comprehensive, value-added service package. 
  • Participate in company promotions and customer events. 

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED. 
  • Ability to navigate our company technologies with ease (CRM, EDI, and routing programs). 
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (including no single DUI in the last 3 years and no multiple DUIs within the last 7 years. 
  • Current automobile insurance. 
  • Pass pre-employment testing (background and drug screen). 
  • Sign confidentiality agreement. 

Preferred Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, hospitality, or culinary arts. 
  • Outside foodservice sales experience-working knowledge of and established relationships within the restaurant and foodservice community. 
  • Chef or restaurant management experience, and/or related fields. 
  • Previous produce industry experience. 

Compensation

  •  To start, in addition to commission, you’ll be offered base salary and assigned accounts. 
  • Automotive expense plan. 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 90 days. 
  • 401(k) with employer match after a year.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now!