MACHINE OPERATOR BELLINGHAM WA

Trident Seafoods; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Machine Operator in Bellingham, WA. The role involves monitoring machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining equipment settings. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in the seafood industry or manufacturing sector. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience in seafood industry or manufacturing.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Control the process and inspect product for quality conformity.
• Monitors and maintains equipment settings and operating conditions.
• Performs sanitation and changeover of equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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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.

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 controls by performing the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Will be expected to learn all the machines in their respective areas.
• Monitors temperatures and charts on responsible equipment. Subsequently notifies leads, maintenance supervisors or managers if equipment needs adjustments or repairs.
• Properly sets up and loads machines according to product being produced within the plant.
• Performs sanitation of equipment using chemicals and assists with changeover of equipment, ensuring all lock-out and tag-out procedures are followed.
• Operates appropriate material handling equipment, if necessary, such as forklift/pallet jacks in a safe and orderly manner in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Complies with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, AIB, etc.)
• Troubleshoots problems as they arise and makes 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.
  
  

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $19.35 to $20.16. Swing shift differential - $.50 per hour added to wage

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

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Fisheries

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