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About Trident Seafoods
Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.
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FSQA TECHNICIAN - C SHIFT BELLINGHAM PLANT
6/29/2026
QY1600
Bellingham
WA
United States of America
Food Safety Quality Assurance
Onsite
Description
Trident Seafoods is North America"s largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.
Summary: The Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician (FSQA) conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of the production processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
Conducts standardized tests on products and materials to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer specifications and international, federal and state regulations.
Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with 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/QA Management.
Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities to production.
Identifies work related problems and recommends effective solutions as appropriate
Maintains a working knowledge of company, government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
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.
All other duties as assigned.
This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $20 to $24 per hour plus an additional $0.75 per hour shift differential for C Shift.
Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.
Minimum Requirements
Travel/On-Call Requirements: N/A
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
A minimum of 1 year experience in food processing.
HS Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education & Experiences:
3 years of experience in food processing.
1 year of experience in Quality Assurance in a food processing facility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Basic knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and HACCP principles
Understanding of sanitation standards, GMPs, and food safety regulations
Familiarity with production quality standards and documentation requirements
Skills:
Ability to inspect and test food products for quality and compliance
Accurate data recording and report preparation
Effective communication of quality issues to Production and QA teams
Strong observation and problem-solving skills
Abilities:
Ability to apply acceptance/rejection criteria consistently
Capable of working independently in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform physical tasks required in food processing
Ability to recognize and escalate food safety or safety concerns
Work Ability Requirements:
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 sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee moves objects
regularly up to 10 pounds
frequently up to 25 pounds
occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Work Authorizations:
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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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.
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