Fish And Seafood Plant Worker

North Nova Seafoods; Glace Bay; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Nova Seafoods in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, is hiring multiple permanent, full-time fish processing positions. You will cut, weigh, trim and prepare fish fillets, inspect products, and operate packaging and canning equipment to meet company standards.

No formal education is required and on-the-job training is provided. The role requires standing for long periods, handling heavy loads, and willingness to work mornings, days, weekends or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Willingness to relocate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to processing.
• Inspect fish fillets to determine size and quantity.
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts.
• Condition fish fillets for wrapping or freezing.
• Set up and operate machines to package fish and seafood products.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Wage: $17.25 hourly

Hours: Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available:
20

Experience:

Education:

Job Description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Noisy


• Odours


• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications


• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing


• Inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets


• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife


• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing


• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required


• Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing


• Record production information


• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products


• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products


• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads


• Physically demanding


• Standing for extended periods


• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Flexibility


• Reliability


• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning


• Flexible hours


• Morning


• Night

Experience

• No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

• Day


• Weekend


• Overtime required


• Overtime available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)


• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth