SURIMI LEAD I AKUTAN

Trident Seafoods • Akutan, AK

291d

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 Lead positions lead processing lines dedicated to surimi production. This department is equipped with specialized machinery and equipment for processing fish into surimi. Note: Effective 1 December 2024, Surimi Lead 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years' experience, able to operate surimi line and monitor flow.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• 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 percentage.
• 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

• Independently operates mixing and washing in surimi operations.
• Monitors and maintains production parameters to achieve optimal product quality.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or product quality issues to senior technicians or supervisors.
• Manages paperwork relevant to surimi production.
• Tracks/records the ingredients such as sugar, cryo and packaging (the amount of plastic used throughout the day).
• Trains and guides surimi seafood processors on standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to meet hygiene standards.
• Handles chemicals in accordance with proper safety clean up procedures during clean ups.
• Performs quality control checks on the surimi product during production.
• Knowledge of dismantling, cleaning, and assembling machinery during clean ups in a safe manner.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of surimi raw materials.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and quality benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED