Seafood Production Lead — Safety & Quality Focus

Trident-Seafood; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Lead Production Associate to oversee a section of the production line, ensuring training, quality, safety, and efficient workflow. You will supervise workers, monitor equipment, and coordinate with maintenance and supervisors to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires a year-long certificate or equivalent experience, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams in a fast-paced fish processing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees section of production line related to training, quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensures proper use of protective gear and safe operation of machinery.
• Reports performance and attendance issues to supervisor.
• Trains workers in equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Maintains production workflow records and communicates issues to supervisors.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Basic math

Email/Office software

Education

One year certificate

3–6 months related experience

Tools

Email

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Lead Production Associate to oversee a section of the production line, ensuring training, quality, safety, and efficient workflow. You will supervise workers, monitor equipment, and coordinate with maintenance and supervisors to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires a year-long certificate or equivalent experience, strong math and computer skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams in a fast-paced fish processing environment.