maintenance mechanic

forklift operator

administrative assistant

warehouse supervisor

sawyer

Trident Seafoods

A typical day of work is long. I woke up and worked two long eight hour shifts from twelve am to four pm. Throughout the day we had two ten minute breaks at two am and four am; then we had breakfast at eight, launch was at twelve and we finished work at four pm. Before we started work a small group of workers would inspect the machines to see if they were operational. Then we would begin the canning process. Sometimes we would start of the work day by performing a long and extensive cleaning process. During this cleaning process we would clean all the factor fish processing equipment with variety of clean tools.  

 What I learned from this job is a wide variety of things that have improved my ability to adapt to tough situations. While I was working at this facility I learn how to teach people the ropes of the job. At this work cite there were hundreds of employees working and many people would be moved from one position to the next in order to maintain the assembly. I often times had to deal with different workers with different skills who were trying to adapt to there rigorous new position. 
 
 I often times had to adapt to being moved to new positions within the facility. At one point I was sent to another facility to do a wide range of tasks that needed to be filled there. I had to extend my level of discipline and tolerance of stress. When you have hundreds of strangers from across the globe work long hours in an isolated rural environment with little communication with the outside world; It can be very difficult to adapt. This lead me to develop good communication skills and listening skills. 

 Unfortunately, when It came to developing good relationships with my co-workers, I didn't gain much in that department. The working conditions made it to difficult for me to develop lasting connections with my co-workers. I often times switch positions, so I did my best with whoever I was working with. Usually, If I didn't like who I was working with I would do my best to find a way to solve the problems between us. If that didn't work I would ask my supervisor I'd talk to the supervisor about it and If there we any alternatives.

 I also, did the same if I was experiencing problems with some of the various positions I filed on the job. For example, I once had an issue working at the deboning section of the assembly line. It was hard for me to pick the bone out of the fish because most of them were small and hard to see. During my break I ask my supervisor if I could be moved to a different position and he did. The most difficult part of the job was adapting to the work schedule. The most enjoyable part of the job was break-time.

Show up, head to my position whether it be the bagger, fallas, or the robotic pallet stacker. Talk to the operator who was running the machine before me to talk about what problems they were having throughout the day, ask what adjustments they made to get an idea of what to expect, or if they had been running smoothly all day. I would then watch the machines for a little while, make sure everything is running well, before prepping for the transition in shifts.Then after the change over, I would get assigned employees. I would then watch them, and see how well they are keeping up in their positions, and reorganize them if need be. Then thoroughout the remainder of my day would be spent keeping everything running as smooth as possible. If something broke, I had to repair it ASAP, to make sure to minimize the downtime, and focus on the quality check points, such as bag weights, piece counts, holes in the seals, correct labeling, etc. Then at the end of the night we broke down our machines, covered them, and cut the power off to all the conveyers and machines before proceeding to clean our areas to prep them for sanitation
I learned leadership, and ways to better control the smoothness of the line. Already was pretty good with computers. Management was pretty good, but they relied on their line leads, and us operators to keep everything running smoothly. Co-workers were awesome, and fun to work with. The hardest part of the job was keeping up on rework when were having issues with the baggers, a lot of lifting, bending, and climbing stairs with weight on our shoulders, some times a couple hundred times a day, and if the bagger wasn't being run we had to stack for 10 hours lifting over 40,000 lbs over the course of the day. When operators were put in a position like that, there was no rotation. I would say the most enjoyable part for me, because of my social disposition was interacting with my fellow employees, and making them smile and laugh.

I was hired through a job fair. However for some stupid reason I still had to go through a temporary agency called Chase. They will lie to you and will not communicate nothing! My advice is if you need a job DO NOT go to this place! It is a waste of time. Take your skills and service someplace else. They also get paid every two weeks. They don't tell you that during the hiring process. The place wreaks of stinky fish all day. Do not wear your good clothes and place plastic linen in your car because it will have your entire car smelling like vomit and decayed fish.
God forbid if you are a good worker and come to work everyday and you end up getting sick....they will still fire you with a physicians release and note documentation. Who wants to go work ill? So trust me this place is a bomb waiting to go off. They were also not paying machine operators there deserved and promised pay rate. I don't see how people can put up with that. The thing about jobs, if you are skilled..you can always get another one just like you can be replaced. Trident Seafoods believe in firing people and they wonder why there turnover rate is so high!!!! 
The workers there complain all night about the work and the workplace but they keep coming back. They seem to be stuck! If you don't like your job quit it. Life has better and more opportunities!!!!
The supervisors stand around and watch you like a hawk. Don't they have anything better to do?!!! Then they will have the audacity to have you off for three days...no stability either. One week you may work good....the next week not so much. Some nights you can run out of work and have to go to other stations. Trust me when you leave you will practically be running to your car!!!

There are plenty of opportunities to be had here. Your schedule is determined by the fishing seasons. During the seasons, you're going to be busy and put in a lot of hours, but the check is nice. You're going to work hard, but you will be compensated appropriately. If you show initiative and work hard to be a productive part of the team, you can learn a lot about the commercial fishing industry. Between seasons, is typically when Logistics is slower and these are the times when emphasis is put into learning about the details of the position. Feedback is welcomed about possible work related issues and leadership is changing. Just don't expect change too fast. The bigger the boat, the longer is takes to change course in the opposite direction. It's never the same thing, you are always being encouraged to learn something new. If you are not motivated to work hard, apply yourself and be open to new opportunities, find someplace else to work. It can be a very physical job, however, there is always someone there to offer a hand and guidance when needed. The most difficult part of the job is you have to be very detail oriented to succeed and when you don't have the support you need to get questions answered, the department as a whole looks bad and there is not a lot of consideration for that. It's a lot better than it used to be, but still struggles due to a lack of respect from other departments. The most enjoyable part of the job was learning new parts of the entire process of shipping and receiving and all safety precautions and protocols for the company. Overall, it's a good company to work for and you can have a great career, if that's what you want, they great thing about it, it's your choice.

I almost always enjoyed my time at Trident Seafoods. Each morning I would visit the warehouse to ensure there hadn't been any issues or concerns from prior day issuing of ingredients or shipping shortages. Next stop, the production office to pick up the previous days production paperwork and review with the production supervisor. Up to my office, check messages, Using the prior day production paperwork I sorted, reviewed and reconciled discrepancies. Did the data entry and ran the accounting program using JDEdwards manufacturing software. Everyday we had an production meeting to report to the department heads on the previous days production numbers and review any changes or issues concerns . I had started out as the receptionist and was quickly promoted in a 3 month period to production scheduler and inventory control clerk. Even though I didn't have any experience, my supervisor had a great deal of faith that I could pick it up rather quickly. I did have the evening production supervisor and QA working closely with me to understand product/quality requirements. I have to admit it wasn't easy at first, I spent long hours creating spreadsheets and I created a training manual for dummies. This was really a great tool for the controller due to she filled in for me on vacations days and It was used as a training resource that was used for the other production facilities.

Working as a food processor at Trident Seafoods was one of the more physically demanding jobs I’ve had, but it also gave me a real appreciation for the seafood industry and the people who keep it running. From the first day, it was clear that this wasn’t a typical 9-to-5 job. The shifts were long, often 10–16 hours, especially during peak season, and the work was repetitive but required focus to keep up with the pace of the production line.

A typical day involved sorting, cutting, cleaning, or packaging seafood, depending on the station I was assigned to. The environment was cold, wet, and sometimes noisy, which took some getting used to. Proper gear helped, but it still required mental toughness to stay comfortable and productive throughout the shift.

One thing I appreciated was the sense of teamwork. Everyone depended on each other to keep the line moving, and over time, that created a kind of camaraderie. Supervisors were generally straightforward—some were more supportive than others—but most understood how tough the work could be.

The pay was decent, especially with overtime, and for seasonal workers, things like housing and meals were often provided, which made it easier to save money. That said, the work-life balance was basically nonexistent during the busy season, so it’s not something I’d recommend for someone looking for a relaxed or flexible schedule.

Overall, working as a food processor at Trident Seafoods was challenging but rewarding in its own way. It taught me discipline, endurance, and how to work efficiently under pressure. It’s not easy work, but for someone willing to put in the effort, it can be a solid opportunity.


A typical day at work would be getting up and having plenty of time to get breakfast and get ready for the day. Suit up, get with our leaders and be instructed on where to go and what needed to be done. Breaks were given at specific times and work was productive. 

I learned a lot about working with others from so many different cultures. It was interesting and at times a lot of fun! I learned how to be positive when others were having a hard time with the hours.

Management was excellent about listening and working with you. If there were issues of any sort, with any of the crew, their response was immediate. I liked everybody I worked with and enjoyed a positive work environment. 

My co-workers were great to meet and get to know. Everyone watched out for each-other. Even some that seemed quiet were okay to work with. I would find ways to keep them going. I've never had to do that before. If I had it to do over again, I gladly would. 

The hardest part was, dealing with the cold and how to warm up and get going. It would maintain a temp of 30 F. Being from San Diego California, that's cold. Sometimes I would have to drink coffee to warm up and stay awake, which leads you to have to use the restroom, which disturbed my work. It was kind of a pain, though they were great and understood. 

The most enjoyable part of the job was, the scenery and experiencing the places I've never been before. The whole experience, the hard, the easy and looking back on it, I would sure like to do it again.

If its come to work,i need to get ready as earlier to prepare all things.As a good employer i need to be there at my working place ealier before my jobs start.working in the production line is not that kind of easy jobs,but as a very good understanding person,I've learned a lot of things,like talking to them in a nice way,teach them and handle any problems,add my knowledge and skills to operate some machines in that area.Ive learned to observed cleanliness so with honesty.It comes to management,well i know theres always be a lot of circumstances
,but i need to fight for my rights as a good employer.Its not really hard for me to work with them as long we can understantand each other,and unity and a good team work.well,theres a lot of hardship inside my working place,specially when you're still new,and the hardest thing is that,you don't have any good communication to your employee,but if you're really a good employer theres no hard things if its come to work.For me,the most enjoyable part of my job is that,I've learned a lot of things,to lead me for the better future,and so with my my co workers,and my employee.To finish your responsibilities on time and get ready for another day.Im so happy to work with them specially if they are listening to you,and they are doing there responsibilities as your co workers.I need to do my jobs with a friendly smile for all the next coming days.

A typical day at work is 16 hours or more on your feet while the leads stand there laughing it off all day. I quickly came to learned how disconnected all of upper management is from the workers, as they'd always end their assessments with "you need to/just don't wanna work". 

Workplace culture consisted of a huge mess everywhere, hazards galore, and one person being left to do the job of an ENTIRE line if the others went to the bathroom or otherwise disappeared, with leads coming up with snide or even downright rude remarks or the like upon people returning from the bathroom. It of course wasn't all of them, but most had this horrible attitude.

The hardest part of the job was the realization that the moment your first shift began, it would feel like it would never end because you'd have to do it all over again after a short 5 or so hours of sleep (if you got lucky and your body isn't hyperactive by then, or you most definitely won't.) Between all of the already mentioned grievances, plus the fact that you're essentially trapped in a location beyond civilization with loads of undesirables, there was literally nothing enjoyable about this miserable, low-paying labor.

It's worth noting this was back in 2015-2019, when the pay was at $10 an hour. Just be warned, no amount of money is worth the trauma of this environment.

The health is descent, the dental is really good, two weeks vacation per year, but that is THE ONLY good thing about this place. The management is horrible, disrespectful, unprofessional, dishonest and deceitful. If you want to be treated like and talked to like a dog, worked like a dog, and not appreciated then work here, but if you want to keep any kind of dignity, run fast and apply somewhere else. John Pine or Bobby have no respect for anyone but themselves. If you're not from up North where they are from, be ready to be degraded and listen to them tell you all the things they hate about people from Georgia. Safety, lol haha John throws that out the window. Be expected to be asked to do things that are unsafe like work on unlocked machines (hurry hurry you don't have time for that) and have John stand over your shoulder and yell at you while you do it, then turn the machine back on before you finish breaking you hand and have upper management cover it up and just put you on light duty to avoid a recordable lost time injury. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

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