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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.
PRODUCTION LEAD - DAYSHIFT BELLINGHAM PLANT
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5/7/2026
MP1800
Bellingham
WA
United States of America
Manufacturing, Operations and Production
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 Production Lead assists in coordinating and monitoring activities of workers engaged in the production process by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)
Key Responsibilities:
Receives and answers questions from workers pertaining to production processes or equipment operation.
Monitors and expedites flow of materials within production area and makes adjustments when necessary.
Notifies maintenance workers of equipment malfunctions.
Tends or operates machines or equipment on production line to substitute for absentee workers.
Maintains product workflow records.
Assures compliance with all safety and production practices.
Trains workers in equipment operation and in processing and safety procedures.
Communicates with Supervisors, and other Lead personal problems or concerns.
Reviews workspace for cleanliness and safety, cleans equipment according to company standards.
Performs activities of workers supervised
Additional Responsibilities:
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.
Travel/On-Call Requirements: N/A
This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $22 - $30.72 per hour.
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
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
A minimum of 1 years' supervisory experience preferably in food production
A minimum of 6 months' experience in food production or seafood industry
HS Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of food manufacturing or production environments, including safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
Ability to lead and support hourly production employees in a fastpaced setting.
Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction and reinforce expectations.
Ability to monitor workflow, staffing, safety, and productivity on the production floor.
Skill in training employees and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production requirements.
Ability to document issues accurately and escalate concerns as needed.
Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods while maintaining focus on safety and quality.
Basic computer skills for timekeeping, reporting, or production documentation.
Work Environment:
This role works in a fastpaced food production environment that may be loud and involve varied temperatures. The Production Lead spends most of the shift on the production floor, standing and walking for extended periods while supporting safe, efficient operations. Use of required PPE and adherence to safety standards is essential.
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 regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
The employee moves objects
regularly up to 5 pounds
frequently up to 10 pounds
occasionally up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products.
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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