Akutan: Meal Plant - Key III

Trident-Seafood; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods, a leading seafood processor based in Alaska, seeks a skilled Production Seafood Processor to operate across multiple lines with emphasis on safety and efficiency. You will participate in line training, handle seafood preparation, and support continuous production in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires physical stamina, strong hygiene, basic math, and teamwork to uphold quality and safety standards across the processing floor. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Has worked in a Key II position at a Trident location in the past year.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in food processing, seafood processing, or related field.
• Must have physical stamina for repetitive tasks like lifting, bending, standing for long periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for processing seafood.
• Basic math skills to weigh and measure seafood accurately.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Strong hygiene practices and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production quotas while maintaining quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead in performing essential functions of two or more production lines.
• May assist with on-the-line training of new hire processors.
• Clean, sort, and prepare seafood, following procedures and safety rules.
• Remove shells, scales, bones, and unwanted parts using tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and storage.
• Follow proper handling and storage procedures to prevent contamination.
• Collaborate with team to reach production goals in a fast-paced setting.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality issues, or safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Summary:

This position is a skilled Production Seafood Processor across two or more lines of production.

Note: Production Key III 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)

• Assists lead in preforming essential functions of two or more lines of production.
• May assist with on-the-line training of new hire processors.
• Clean, sort, and prepare various types of seafood for processing, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Remove shells, scales, bones, and other unwanted parts from seafood products using specialized tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, including equipment, processing tools, and storage areas.
• Follow proper handling and storage procedures to prevent contamination and maintain product freshness.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals, working in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, quality issues, or safety concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and industry standards to ensure the production of safe and high-quality seafood products.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• Has worked in a Key ll position at a trident location in the past year.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in food processing, seafood processing, or a related field.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle and process seafood efficiently.
• Basic math skills to accurately weigh and measure seafood products.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong hygiene practices and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production quotas while maintaining quality standards.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Preferred education and experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• May preform task such as forklift driver, crane operator, fish grader, driver, scanner, truck driver.

Work environment (includes travel/on-call):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical demands:

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

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

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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.