Surimi Seafood Processor Akutan

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. 

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Summary: This position is an entry-level role in support of surimi production. These facilities are equipped with specialized machinery and equipment for processing fish into surimi.

Note:  Effective 1 December 2024, Surimi Seafood Processor residing in Trident housing will be charged $15 per day for room and board, for every day at least 8 hours of work is offered.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists in the preparation and processing of surimi raw materials.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas to meet hygiene standards.
• Assists in dismantling, cleaning, and assembling machinery during clean ups in a safe manner.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure product consistency.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or product quality issues to senior technicians or supervisors.
• Handles chemicals in accordance with proper safety clean up procedures during clean ups.
• Performs quality control checks on the surimi product during production.
• 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.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• Must be a current Trident Seafoods employee or have worked for Trident Seafoods before
• 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.

Preferred education and experience

•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Seafood Industry Experience

Work environment (includes travel/on-call): While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical demands: Surimi technicians may be required to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy loads and working in cold environments. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship