Security Specialist

Whatcom Working Waterfront; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

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

This temporary position runs from early November through mid-March, with potential extension based on operational needs. Responsibilities include inspections, sampling, HACCP support, audits, and collaboration with production teams to maintain high

Qualifications

• Temporary QA Technician position from November through mid-March, with possible extension based on needs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining food safety and quality policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct daily inspections on the head-and-gut line to ensure HACCP, GMPs and regulatory compliance.
• Collect and test product, water, and environmental samples; document results accurately.
• Support HACCP plan execution, including 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 smooth, compliant operations.
• Participate in audits and inspections, assisting in documentation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining food safety and quality programs.
• Conduct daily inspections to ensure HACCP and GMP compliance.
• Collect and test samples; document results.
• Support HACCP verification and recordkeeping.
• Report non-conformances and assist corrective actions.
• Maintain QA lab equipment and inventory.
• Collaborate with production and QA teams.
• Participate in audits and inspections as needed.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Food safety awareness

Detail-oriented

Regulatory compliance

Tools

QA lab equipment

Job description

Skills Desired: Previous experience in food processing, manufacturing, warehousing, or quality assurance is preferred but not required. Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, and food safety principles preferred. Ability to learn company food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements through on-the-job training. Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize product defects, sanitation concerns, and process deviations.

Pay Range: $24 - $25

Hiring Contact Name: Jennifer Torres

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Email: [e-mail]

QA Technician

Northline Seafoods is a seafood processing company seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Technician to support our QA Supervisor at our Land Plant in Bellingham, WA. This facility specializes in head-and-gut processing, and the QA Technician will help ensure all operations meet regulatory standards and company expectations for food safety and product quality.

This temporary position is anticipated to run from early November through mid-March, with the potential to extend through May based on operational needs.

• Assist in implementing and maintaining food safety and quality policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct daily inspections and monitoring on the head-and-gut line to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collect and test product, water, and environmental samples; document results accurately.
• Support HACCP plan execution, including verification, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Report non-conformances and assist in corrective actions under the guidance of the QA Supervisor.
• Maintain QA lab equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Collaborate with production and QA leadership to ensure smooth, compliant operations.
• Participate in audits and inspections as needed, assisting the QA Supervisor in preparing documentation.