Overview
OFFICE CLERK BELLINGHAM PLANT Jobs in Bellingham at Trident Seafoods
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 office clerk performs a variety of administrative functions in the plant office in the support of manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions:
Provide administrative support for plant office operations, including phones, inquiries, and staff support.
Coordinate production activities by maintaining schedules, work orders, and ERP system updates; communicate changes and priorities.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and compliance records; ensure documentation is complete and audit ready.
Perform data entry and generate reports on production, labor, materials, and shipping activity.
Support inventory, materials, and shipping processes, including documentation and coordination with internal teams.
Serve as a liaison between production, logistics, quality, and administrative functions to support daily operations.
Assist with office systems (ERP/SAP, timekeeping, Microsoft Office) and general clerical duties.
Support safety and environmental programs by maintaining records and reporting concerns.
Acquiresknowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activitiesin accordance withtraining and procedures/work instructions.
Notifiesdesignated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented,in accordance withEnvironmental Awareness and/or safetytraining.
All other duties as assigned.
This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $21 – $26.75 per hour.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)
HS Diploma or equivalent; and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to learn and use appropriate software applications which include but is not limited to Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/SAP) software, timekeeping systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Education & Experiences:
Industry specific experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
General office practices, administrative procedures, and recordkeeping
Basic manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, inventory, and reporting
Safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in a plant setting
Skills:
Accurate data entry and recordkeeping with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), ERP, and timekeeping systems
Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
Strong organization, time management, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
Basic math and analytical skills for reporting and reconciliation
Abilities:
Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records
Collaborate and coordinate across departments
Quickly learn new systems and processes with minimal supervision
Work independently while contributing to a team
Work Ability Requirements:
Work effectively in a plant office environment with frequent exposure to production areas, including occasional exposure to wet, cold, noisy, and food processing conditions.
Safely perform job duties while exposed to typical plant conditions, including moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, and moderate to high noise levels.
Meet physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods; using hands for routine computer and clerical tasks; and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate effective communication, comprehension, and decision-making skills, including reading, writing, basic math, and interpersonal interaction.
Maintain attention to detail, exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing production schedules and operational needs.
Work Authorizations:
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Title: OFFICE CLERK BELLINGHAM PLANT
Company: Trident Seafoods
Location: Bellingham
