MACHINE OPERATOR 2ND SHIFT CARROLLTON GA

MedStar Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the seafood processing industry is seeking a Machine Operator to control processes and ensure quality. The role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining safety standards, and performing routine sanitation. Candidates with a High School Diploma and manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off starting at 20 days per year

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience in the seafood industry or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor belt conditions and notify maintenance if adjustments are needed.
• Ensure sanitation of equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot any operational issues as they arise.

Skills

Monitoring equipment

Sanitation of equipment

Troubleshooting problems

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted:

6/19/2025

Job Code:

MP0900

City:

Carrollton

State:

GA

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Manufacturing, Operations and Production

Description

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

Summary:

The Machine Operator controls the process, inspects product for quality conformance and accurately records quality data using statistical process control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor belt conditions and transition points to minimize broken links and to insure smooth transition. Notify lead, maintenance supervisor or manager if equipment needs adjustments or repairs.

• Properly set up bags and load batter and breading machines ensuring outer layer of bags are removed prior to dumping in machines and place empty bag in trash.

• Performs sanitation of equipment using chemicals and assist with changeover of equipment, ensuring all lock-out and tag-out procedures are followed.

• Operates appropriate material handling equipment, if necessary, such as pallet jacks in a safe and orderly manner in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries

• Ensures that material handling equipment is maintained (daily inspection) and clean; reports repair or service needs to lead and Line Mechanic in an effort to reduce equipment damage.

• Complies with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e., OSHA, HACCP, AIB, etc.)

• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and make appropriate adjustments to correct the problem.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

• Follows plant food safety policies and industry best practices.

• 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seafood Industry or manufacturing specific experience.

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