FSQA Technician 2nd Shift - Carrollton Plant

Trident Seafoods; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

10 holidays per year

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician to support QA processes in our production environment in Georgia. The role involves testing products, recording data, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months’ manufacturing experience, familiarity with HACCP, and proficiency with MS Office. Prior experience in food processing and seafood facilities is preferred, with emphasis on safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and GMPs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data recording tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests on products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Document data from QA activities per HACCP and company policies.
• Record test data (weights, temperatures, moisture, quality) and inspect items.
• Apply acceptance/rejection criteria and mark item status (grade).
• Audit production facility and review sanitation practices.
• Communicate issues to Production/QA Management and suggest improvements.
• Prepare reports showing QA activity results.
• Maintain knowledge of QA codes and safety policies.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

MS Office Suite

FDA/USDA familiarity

Quality assurance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in food processing

1 year experience in seafood processing facility

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 Technician (FSQA) with conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of the production processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 6 months’ experience in manufacturing.


• HS Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education & Experiences

• 1 year of experience in food processing


• 1 year of experience in a seafood processing facility.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of food safety systems, an understanding of HACCP, and GMPS


• Familiarity with FDA, USDA, and sanitation regulations


• Accurately maintaining batch records, and digital tracking tools


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Working in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

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

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.