Fish Cutter – Fish Processing

North Nova Seafoods; Little River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Little River, Nova Scotia, is seeking individuals for fish processing roles. Responsibilities include cutting, cleaning, and trimming fish. This position is permanent with full-time hours and does not require a formal education. Applicants will be trained, and teamwork is essential. The position is physically demanding, requiring the ability to handle heavy loads and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Fish cleaning and cutting machine

Job description

Wage: $16.55 hourly

Hours: Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 30

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Will train

Job Description

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Tasks

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fish cleaning and cutting machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Will train

• Durée de l’emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 to 60 hours per week

This job must be applied for via the Canada Job Bank https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/44755992