FSQA Lead

Trident Seafoods; Anacortes, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance Lead (FSQA) to supervise the FSQA staff on the production line and ensure quality of processes, materials and products.

You will conduct tests, maintain HACCP records, and collaborate with Production/QA to implement improvements in a fast-paced seafood production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Food Safety Quality Assurance.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• HAACP Certification preferred.
• Seafood industry experience and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the FSQA staff on the production line.
• Assist FSQA technicians with operational reports and paperwork.
• Monitor performance of FSQA technicians and provide assessments to supervisor.
• Ensure checks are performed on time with proper dipping procedures.
• Conduct standardized tests to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Review purchased products and input on supplier acceptance.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

HAACP Certification

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:

The Food Safety Quality Assurance Lead (FSQA) leads and conducts activities of the FSQA Technicians responsible for the quality assurance of production processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for overseeing the FSQA staff on the production line
• Assist FSQA technicians with operational reports and complete required paperwork (daily process documentation, questions about checks, etc.)
• Monitor performance of FSQA technicians and provide assessment to FSQA supervisor.
• Monitor 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
• Conduct standardized tests on products and materials to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, weight, dimension, texture
• Review purchased products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor
• Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with HACCP standards and company policies and procedures
• Record test data such as weights, temperatures, moisture content, qualities and quantities inspected or graded

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Food Safety Quality Assurance
• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• HAACP Certification
• Seafood Industry specific experience
• Leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to apply proper acceptance/rejection criteria and marks items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status
• Knowledge of requirements for auditing purposes
• Strong ability to Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to Production/FSQA Management
• Ability to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities to other departments
• Working knowledge of company, government and industry quality assurance codes and standards

Work environment:

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

Work Ability Requirements:

Ability to work around a production line with machinery and moving parts.

Work Authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Additional Information

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online atwww.tridentseafoods.comand follow us onFacebook,X,Instagram,Pinterest,YouTubeorLinkedInTrident 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.

Pay Range

USD $28.00 - USD $33.00 /Hr.