fish cutter - fish processing

JOB CONNECTION GROUP INC.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Brampton is seeking candidates for a temporary position involving the cutting and weighing of fish fillets. Responsibilities include inspecting fish, unloading from vessels, and operating packaging machines. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. Safety boots are required for this role.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in fish processing.
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Inspect fish fillets to determine optimal number and size.
• Unload fish from vessels and transport them to work area.

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Cold / refrigerated
• Wet / damp

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
• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
• Record production information
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fish cleaning and cutting machine
• Fish products machine

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

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