Akutan: Surimi - Lead

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 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

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years’ experience, able to operate surimi line and monitor flow.

Preferred education and experience

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Additional eligibility requirements (language skills, training, certifications, DL, licensing):

• Familiarity with the surimi production process, including the principles of fish deboning, washing, grinding, and forming surimi paste.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices to ensure the…