Seafood Processor 1st Shift - Anacortes Plant

Trident Seafoods; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 75,993,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking an entry-level Seafood Processor 1 in Anacortes, WA. The role involves processing seafood products by performing duties such as cleaning, trimming, opening raw materials, and separating products by grade and size.

You may cut and portion frozen fish blocks, inspect quality, and ensure a clean, organized work area in compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include packing products for shipment, operating conveyors and machinery, and adhering to environmental

Qualifications

• Entry level position with no minimum qualifications.
• Preferred 1 year experience in food manufacturing.
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, scraps, and trims product.
• Opens and removes raw materials and places on belts.
• Segregates product on conveyor by grade, color, and size.
• Cuts and portions frozen fish blocks with a band saw; inspects quality and maintains clean area.
• Discards cull items and foreign matter.
• Packs product in boxes, barrels, baskets, or crates for storage or shipment.
• Operates machines to move seafood to designated locations.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness in the workspace.
• Completes required training and follows safety policies.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Job Summary

The Seafood Processor 1 role processes seafood products by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Cleans, scraps, and trims product.
• Opens and removes raw materials and places on belts.
• Segregates product on conveyor belt or table according to grade, color, and size, and places product in containers or on designated conveyors.
• Ability to cut and portion frozen fish blocks using a band saw; inspect product quality, maintain a clean work area, and follow all food safety and workplace safety guidelines
• Discards cull (inferior or defective) items and foreign matter.
• Packs product in boxes, barrels, baskets, or crates for storage or shipment.
• Operates machine(s) to move live or packed seafood from place to place.
• Reviews workspace for cleanliness and safety.
• 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.
• Follows plant food safety policies and industry best practices.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry level position. No minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in food manufacturing
• HS Diploma or equivalent

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.

Work Authorizations

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Additional Information

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $26.52 /Hr.