Procurement Tech

*About the Role* IGNIZA is hiring a Procurement Tech to support our fish processing operations. In this role, you’ll drive a 26’ flatbed truck out to the fishermen we buy from, ice and load their catch on site, and bring it back to our facility fresh, cold, and food-safe. You’ll be the face of IGNIZA for our fishermen, so good communication and reliability matter just as much as driving. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role for someone who is ready to show up, work hard, take ownership, and doesn’t mind getting wet or the smell of fish. *What You’ll Do*

• Drive a 26’ flatbed truck to pickup locations, with approximately 4–6 hours of drive time per shift
• Use GPS on your phone to navigate to docks, landings, and other pickup locations
• Schedule and confirm pickup times with fishermen and coordinate arrival times with the processing team
• Build and maintain good rapport with the fishermen we work with; communicate clearly, professionally, and on time
• Climb onto and walk on the trailer to add ice to fish totes as they are being filled
• Load, secure, and unload fish totes, including forklift operation (training provided)
• Keep the truck, trailer, and totes clean and in good working order; report maintenance or safety issues right away
• Use the company fuel card for gas and turn in receipts
• Follow SOPs, safety guidelines, and food safety standards
• Assist with warehouse and general site tasks between routes as needed

This is not a desk job—you’ll be climbing, lifting, shoveling ice, and working outdoors in all kinds of weather. *Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities* Every pickup is the first step in our food safety chain. What happens on the truck directly affects the quality of the product we deliver to our customers.

• Bring a quality mindset to every pickup—if something doesn’t look, smell, or feel right, stop and flag it
• Perform quality checks on the spot at pickup (fish condition, temperature, ice coverage) and reject or report product that doesn’t meet standards
• Keep fish properly iced and cold from pickup to delivery
• Accurately complete pickup records (supplier, date/time, quantity, temperature checks) to support traceability
• Keep totes, the truck bed, and equipment clean and sanitary to prevent contamination
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and complete all required food safety training
• Report any food safety or quality concerns immediately to your supervisor or the Quality Manager

*Who We’re Looking For*

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)
• Must pass a background check and drug test before starting
• Comfortable driving a 26’ flatbed truck for 4–6 hours at a time
• Physically able to climb onto and walk on a trailer, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand, bend, and shovel ice for extended periods
• Comfortable handling raw fish in wet, cold, and smelly conditions
• Able to use GPS/navigation apps on a smartphone
• Strong organization and time management skills—able to plan pickups and stick to a schedule
• Good communicator who can build positive working relationships with fishermen
• Available for a flexible, on-call schedule, including weekends
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and a quality mindset

*Preferred (Not Required)*

• Forklift experience (willing to train)
• Experience driving a flatbed or similar vehicle
• Experience in commercial fishing, food, agriculture, or cold-chain environments

*Pay & Schedule*

• $24–30/hr
• Full-time; overtime eligible
• Flexible on-call schedule, including weekend availability
• Company card provided for gas
• Benefits: health, vision, dental

*Why IGNIZA* IGNIZA is building a better pet food supply chain—one that’s sustainable, traceable, and built by people who care about doing things right. This is a great opportunity to join a growing operation early, prove yourself, and move up quickly.