Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide. 

Summary: The Surimi Lead positions lead processing lines dedicated to surimi production. This department is equipped with specialized machinery and equipment for processing fish into surimi.

Note:  Surimi Lead I residing in Trident housing will be subject to a co-pay of $15 per day for room and board, for each day that at least 8 hours of work is offered.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Independently operates mixing and washing in surimi operations.Monitors and maintains production parameters to achieve optimal product quality.Reports equipment malfunctions or product quality issues to senior technicians or supervisors.Manages paperwork relevant to surimi production.Tracks/records the ingredients such as sugar, cryo and packaging (the amount of plastic used throughout the day).Trains and guides surimi seafood processors on standard operating procedures and best practices.Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to meet hygiene standards.Handles chemicals in accordance with proper safety clean up procedures during clean ups.Performs quality control checks on the surimi product during production.Knowledge of dismantling, cleaning, and assembling machinery during clean ups in a safe manner. Assists in the preparation and processing of surimi raw materials. Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.