MACHINE OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT CARROLLTON PLANT

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Privately held and 100% USA-owned, Trident operates globally in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. The company catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska, with a global supply chain encompassing cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

About the role

The Machine Operator controls the process, inspects product for quality conformance, and accurately records quality data using statistical process control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor belt conditions and transition points to minimize broken links and ensure smooth transition.
• Notify lead, maintenance supervisor, or manager if equipment needs adjustments or repairs.
• Properly set up bags and load batter and breading machines, ensuring outer layer of bags are removed prior to dumping in machines and place empty bag in trash.
• Perform sanitation of equipment using chemicals and assist with changeover of equipment, ensuring all lock-out and tag-out procedures are followed.
• Operate appropriate material handling equipment, such as forklift/pallet jacks, in a safe and orderly manner to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Ensure material handling equipment is maintained (daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to lead and line mechanic to reduce equipment damage.
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (e.g., OSHA, HACCP, AIB).
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and make appropriate adjustments to correct the problem.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Seafood industry or manufacturing-specific experience.

Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs frequently and above head level.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric weight systems.

Work Environment

• Production environment.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear.
• Moves objects regularly up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Discretionary/performance-based incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Optional HRA/HSA.
• Telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year (adjusted based on relevant experience).
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter and transit programs.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.