FSQA Administrative Assistant

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Responsible for assigned activities involving quality assurance, compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and support the QA Department and Company’s relationship with internal and external customers, manufacturing sites, and internal resources.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

• Ensures systems used in QA are properly maintained (e.g., QA audit records, training records)
• Performs protocol, data, report, and other duties both an administrative and technical discipline to verify conformance to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and regulatory requirements.
• Notifies management of quality/compliance trends and service failures.
• Facilitates changes to SOP, policies, training materials and other documents for a technical discipline.
• Recommends and implements modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Support product quality/ co-manufacturing failure investigations, define investigational strategy.
• Manage end-to-end supplier, ingredient, and contract manufacturer qualification processes, including documentation review, facility audits, and product testing to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Direct third-party laboratory testing programs for nutritional analysis, shelf -life studies,

stability testing, and claim substantiation; analyze and synthesize results to guide strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

• Ensure accuracy of all HACCP and sanitation plans for primary and value-added processing
• Manages new product introductions and renovation projects.
• Actively contribute to department continuous improvement projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent  

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• 2 years of experience in seafood processing
• HACCP certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in equivalent field of study.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of record-retention policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and document control workflows
• Proficiency in modern office suites, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel
• Skill in organizing, editing, filing, archiving, and updating controlled quality manuals, and inspection logs
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and meet tight operational deadlines.

Work Environment:

Work will split between and office setting and a temperature controlled manufacturing environment.

Work Ability Requirements:

The role demands extended visual attention on computer monitors and sustained mental concentration for scheduling, communication, and problem-solving You must typically remain seated for extended blocks of time. You must be able to occasionally lift or carry small objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at www.tridentseafoods.com and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedInTrident 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.