SURIMI FOREPERSON I AKUTAN

Trident Seafoods • Akutan, AK

290d

About The Position

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide. The Surimi Foreperson I is responsible for data entry of various Surimi Department information and reports under the direction of Surimi Supervisors and/or Surimi Managers. Surimi facilities are equipped with specialized machinery and equipment for processing fish into surimi. Note: Effective 1 December 2024, Surimi Foreperson I residing in Trident housing will be subject to a co-pay of $15 per day for room and board, for each day that at least 8 hours of work is offered.

Requirements

• Must be a current Trident Seafoods employee or have worked for Trident Seafoods before.
• Read and write English, perform basic math, use exercise independent judgment, and use discretion.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to supervisor and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Ability to use/operate a computer; strong understanding of Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with the surimi production process, including the principles of fish deboning, washing, grinding, and forming surimi paste.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices to ensure the production of safe and high-quality surimi products.
• The ability to conduct precise measurements, perform quality control checks, and follow strict procedures to maintain product consistency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes data for everyday reports on ingredients and packaging tracking, safety, food safety and maintenance reports, file maintenance requests.
• Transfers data from written records and paper formats to digital formats.
• Maintains updated Surimi Department database systems for BRC, OSHA, USDA, and other audits, prepares reports for internal and external audits.
• Receives, files, organizes ordered parts. Monitors and maintains current inventory system, identifies needs, and acquires supplies for Surimi Department.
• Conducts safety and food safety meetings, JSA training sessions, 5 Down trainings, MBU meetings.
• Pulls reports for customers as needed.
• Maintains optimal inventory of critical spare parts.
• Responds to calls, radio calls, emails, and requests.
• Maintains an accurate record of labor hours of Surimi employees; requests correction of hours as needed.
• Assists in Surimi Lab testing (take samples, do testing, file testing results if necessary).
• 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 training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED