Seafood QA Technician – Day/Night Shifts, $24-$25/hr

Northline; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northline Seafoods in Bellingham, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to support our QA Supervisor at the Land Plant. The role focuses on ensuring food safety and product quality along a head-and-gut line.

The position covers day and night shifts with hourly rates $24–$25, including a $1 shift differential for nights. Prior QA or food safety exposure is valued, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card is required at hire.
• Experience in food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, or QA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining food safety and quality policies and programs.
• Conduct daily inspections on the head-and-gut line to ensure HACCP and GMP compliance.
• Collect and test product, water, and environmental samples and document results.
• Support HACCP plan execution, verification, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Report non-conformances and assist in corrective actions under supervision.
• Maintain QA lab equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Collaborate with production and QA leadership to ensure compliant operations.
• Participate in audits and inspections and help prepare documentation.

Skills

GMPs knowledge

Food safety principles

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-the-job training adaptability

Education

High school diploma

WA Food Worker Card

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Northline Seafoods in Bellingham, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to support our QA Supervisor at the Land Plant. The role focuses on ensuring food safety and product quality along a head-and-gut line.

The position covers day and night shifts with hourly rates $24–$25, including a $1 shift differential for nights. Prior QA or food safety exposure is valued, with on-the-job training provided.