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About Trident Seafoods

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

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FSQA ASSISTANT MANAGER MOTLEY PLANT

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7/28/2026

QY0820

Motley

MN

United States of America

Food Safety Quality Assurance

Onsite

Description

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

Summary:

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Assistant Manager assures that all products produced at the plant meet or exceed company standards and comply with local, state, and federal regulations in conjunction with the FSQA Manager. This position assists in developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Assurance programs which assure food quality and safety while overseeing and occasionally directing a staff of 14. The role also ensures that finished products meet product specifications as outlined by the customer's functional needs, food safety specifications and service by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the Quality Assurance team members in conjunction with the FSQA Manager.
• Assists in assuring that all shipped products meet the product specifications, food safety issues and regulatory issues.
• Performs audits to monitor for compliance within the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and food safety issues.
• Maintains compliance with the FDA labeling regulations.
• Performs audits to monitor the sanitary conditions within the manufacturing facility.
• Audits the facility pest control program.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting the facility quality score, service score and complaint report.
• Works to positively motivate employees and instills an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Handles crew disciplinary issues in the absence of the FSQA Manager as needed with input from Human Resources Manager.
• Trains and oversees site personnel to ensure adherence to department protocols.
• Maintains current knowledge of government and industry FSQA codes and standards (GFSI, BRC, HACCP, ADEC, USDC, and others) and ensures compliance.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• 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.

This is a salaried-exempt position between $85,000 to $95,000 per year.

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. Fulltime employees accrue vacation each pay period starting on their first day of employment, up to 112 hours per year, and are eligible for up to 48 hours of sick leave per year, in accordance with company policy.

Minimum Requirements

Travel/On-Call Requirements: Not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 years' supervisory experience in the Quality Assurance field, preferably in food production or seafood industry
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate proficiency with MS office applications, specifically, Excel
• Knowledge of HACCP regulations, Food Safety, and Audit procedures

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in food or biological sciences

• HACCP certification

• Working knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes including BRCGS, SQF, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of food manufacturing environment

• Basic understanding food safety protocols used in food manufacturing.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accurate data recording.

• Strong Time Management skills.

• Strong communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to follow written procedures

• Ability clearly documents issues, corrective actions and product disposition.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of the job employees will be exposed to warm humid environments as well as short term exposure to freezing temperatures. Will be required to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products.

Work Ability Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch

The employee lifts and carries objects up to 5 lbs regularly and up to 30 lbs occasionally

Work Authorizations:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

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