SANITATION 3RD SHIFT BELLINGHAM PLANT

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 26,656 - 33,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Washington state seeks a sanitation associate to ensure cleanliness and safety of seafood processing facilities. You will follow hygiene standards, sanitize equipment, and support production teams to maintain product quality.

No prior experience is required; the role offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, holidays, and a robust safety program. This entry-level position involves standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to environmental policies.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Previous sanitation within a food facility or food production experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with maintenance personnel and other sanitation crew for the dismantling of production line and equipment in preparation for cleaning.
• Removes totes of fish skins from line and putting skins into discard or other collection containers.
• Removes used smoke racks from finished production and prepsthem for cleaning.
• Push/pulls used smoke racks and will load/unload the rack washer.
• Organizes and stage clean smoke racks for raw production.
• Sanitizes and removes debris from all production lines during break periods.
• Removal of scrap totes from raw production lines when full.
• Stacks sanitized totes into stacks of 3 for production lines.
• Fills and loads 5-gallon containers of chemical for small parts washer.
• Replenishes all personal protective equipment for all lines.

Education

High school 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

Aseafood sanitation job involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of seafood processing facilities. This includes maintaining hygiene standards, sanitizing equipment and surfaces, and following proper food handling protocols. The primary goal is to prevent contamination and maintain the quality of seafood products. Attention to detail, adherence to regulations, and effective communication with team members are essential in this role.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

Coordinates with maintenance personnel and other sanitation crew for the dismantling of production line and equipment in preparation for cleaning.

Removes totes of fish skins from line and putting skins into discard or other collection containers.

Removes used smoke racks from finished production and prepsthem for cleaning.

Push/pulls used smoke racks and will load/unload the rack washer.

Organizes and stage clean smoke racks for raw production.

Sanitizes and removes debris from all production lines during break periods.

Removal of scrap totes from raw production lines when full.

Stacks sanitized totes into stacks of 3 for production lines.

Fills and loads 5-gallon containers of chemical for small parts washer.

Replenishes all personal protective equipment for all lines.

Organizes lugs/lids and screens from production lines for night sanitation crew.

Sanitizes production equipment in preparation for maintenance and production set-up crews.

Cleans and sanitizes all pieces of equipment assigned by Sanitation Manager.

Cleans chemical room, process floor, dry goods area, break room, locker room, restroom, and other work areas.

Cleans wash buckets, trash cans, handrails, and other equipment assigned by lead or manager until shift ends.

Performs laundry duties of smocks, apron, gloves, etc.

Cleans and sanitizes utensils throughout the day for production.

Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

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.

Travel/On-Call Requirements:

N/A

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of$19.35 - $24.55 per hour.

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.

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

No prior experience or training required.

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Previous sanitation within a food facility or food production experience is a plus but not required.

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.

Work Authorizations:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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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.

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