Akutan: FSQA 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: Leads and conducts activities of FSQA Technicians responsible for the quality assurance of production processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

Note:

FSQA Lead 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.

• Responsible for overseeing the FSQA staff on the production line.
• Assists FSQA technicians with operational reports and complete required paperwork (daily process documentation, questions about checks, etc.).
• Monitors performance of FSQA technicians and provides assessment to FSQA supervisor.
• Completes documentation and report out comments/warnings given to employees while supervisor absent.
• Monitors employees (as time permits with running a line) to make sure that checks are being done in a timely manner and all hand/foot dips are being done.
• Conducts standardized tests on products and materials to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, weight, dimension, texture.
• Reviews purchased products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards and company policies and procedures.
• Records test data such as weights, temperatures, moisture content, qualities and quantities inspected or graded.
• Applies proper acceptance/rejection criteria and marks items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status.
• Audits production facility and reviews employee behavior for proper sanitation.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to Production/FSQA Management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities to production.
• Maintains a working knowledge of company, government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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  .

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);…