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: The Machine Operator controls the process, inspects product for quality conformance and accurately records quality data using statistical process controls by performing the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Will be expected to learn all the machines in their respective areas.Monitors belt conditions and transition points to minimize broken links and to ensure smooth transitions. Subsequently notifies leads, maintenance supervisors or managers if equipment needs adjustments or repairs.Properly sets up bags and loads batter and breading machines ensuring outer layer of bags are removed prior to dumping in machines and place empty bags in trash.Performs sanitation of equipment using chemicals and assists with changeover of equipment, ensuring all lock-out and tag-out procedures are followed.Operates appropriate material handling equipment, if necessary, such as forklift/pallet jacks in a safe and orderly manner in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries.Ensures that material handling equipment is maintained (daily inspection) and clean; reports repair or service needs to lead and Line Mechanic in an effort to reduce equipment damage.Complies with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, AIB, etc.)Troubleshoots problems as they arise and makes appropriate adjustments to correct the problem.

Additional Responsibilities: 

Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.Follows plant food safety policies and industry best practices.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.