FSQA TECHNICIAN BELLINGHAM

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician (FSQA) to conduct standardized tests and ensure products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on documenting QA activities per HACCP, recording data, and applying acceptance criteria to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities include auditing the production facility, communicating issues to QA management, and preparing reports on QA activities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience in food processing.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in food processing.
• 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance in a food processing facility.

Responsibilities

• Conducts standardized tests on products to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulations.
• Documents data from quality assurance activities per HACCP and company policies.
• Records test data including weights, temperatures, moisture content, and quality grades.
• Applies acceptance/rejection criteria and marks items accordingly.
• Audits production facility and reviews sanitation.
• Communicates issues and suggests process improvements to QA management.
• Prepares reports on QA activities and results.

Skills

Quality testing

Data recording

Communication

Observation & problem-solving

Acceptance/rejection criteria

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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, customerspecificationsand international,federaland state regulations.

Documentsdata obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with HACCP standards and company policies and procedures.

Records test data such as weights, temperatures, moisture content,qualitiesand 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 developmentsidentifiedduring 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.

Identifieswork related problems and recommends effective solutions as appropriate

Maintains a working knowledge of company, government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.

Additional Functions

Acquiresknowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activitiesin accordance withtraining and procedures/work instructions.

Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented,in accordance withEnvironmental Awareness and/or safetytrainings.

All other duties as assigned.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of$20to$24.

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.

Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)

A minimum of1yearexperience 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)

Knowledge

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 tasksrequiredin food processing

Ability to recognize and elevate 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 employeemoves 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.

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn.

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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