Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary:

The Spice Worker weighs, measures and prepares ingredients according to batch schedules and stages ingredients to be used for further processing by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions:

•  Checks/verifies materials and amounts to be weighed per batch formula.
• Scoops or pours ingredients into measuring device for hand weighed ingredients.
• Weighs ingredients accurately following standard procedures to ensure allergens are controlled while using personal protective equipment (gloves, apron, glasses, dust mask, etc.), if required.
• Verifies weights of ingredients are accurate and containers are labeled then places pre-weighed ingredients onto the designated cart.
• Fills hoppers of automated system with correct ingredients using vacuum assist for lifting bags.
• Operates electronic controls for automated weighing system.
• Troubleshoots automated weighing system when issues arise.
• Will be cross trained in at least one other area to remain productive during low volume periods.

• Reviews workspace for cleanliness and safety concerns.
• Uses personal protective gear PPE per company standards  to ensure safe operation of machinery or tools, and safe use of chemical cleaning agents.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment as necessary for cleaning.
• Cleans and Sanitizes production equipment, tools and work area per Standard Sanitation Operating Procedure (SSOP).

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. Fulltime employees accrue vacation each pay period starting on their first day of employment, up to 112 hours per year, and are eligible for up to 48 hours of sick leave per year, in accordance with company policy.

Travel/On-Call Requirements: not required for this position

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Three to six months food manufacturing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to use weighing and measuring devices with accurate results

• Ability to interpret simple written instructions and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with coworkers.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, humid and moving mechanical parts

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. May be required to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food ingredients.

Work Ability Requirements:

Employees regularly bend or lean at waist level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or grasp ingredients and work tools and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch

The employee lifts and/or carries  objects up to 5 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.