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:

Trident is looking to hire a Recruiter to join the Alaska recruiting team and jumpstart their career in Human Resources. This individual will coordinate mass seasonal hiring for various shore plants in Alaska and will act as a point person for Alaska Operations teams by performing the below duties.

The ideal candidate will have related industry experience (food manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, etc.), proficiency in Spanish, excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage spreadsheets and organize data, and experience in high-volume staffing for industrial and manual labor positions.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

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

Confers with Alaska plant management and supervisors to identify seasonal crew needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.Reviews applications and interviews applicants to obtain work history, job skills, and provide information about the organization and positions. Manages the hiring process for multiple plants and/or vessels assigned.  Includes the management of the recruiting database of candidates and all screenings associated to qualify the eligibility of candidates.Works with the company travel agency to coordinate and reserve airline travel arrangements for employees during contract signing periods.Initiates contact with possibly qualified candidates for specific job openings.Screens and refers candidates for additional interviews with others in the organization and provides information on company facilities, work environment, and job opportunities to potential applicants.Travels to Alaska shore plants to facilitate applications for returning workers at the end of each season (2-4 weeks per year). Uploads electronic documents into employee records.Travels to other cities to conduct recruiting job fairs and interviews to attract new candidates each season as needed.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $31.00 to $36.50.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for 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, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.  For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience.  Commuter and transit programs are also available.