Spice Worker 1St Shift Motley Plant

Job Summary

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

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 weight 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.

Cleans work areas and equipment according to standard sanitation procedures.

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.

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.

This role is non‑exempt at $20.09 to $24 per hour.

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. For seasonal/part‑time employees working in Motley, MN, sick and safe time is accrued bi‑weekly.

Seasonal employees will be notified if they become eligible for benefits.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders to elevated platforms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee moves objects

• regularly up to 5 pounds
• frequently up to 25 pounds
• occasionally up to 30 pounds

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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.