Fish Cutter – Fish Processing

North Nova Seafoods; Little River; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Permanent position

Full-time schedule

Job summary

North Nova Seafoods in Nova Scotia, Little River area, is hiring for permanent, full-time fish processing roles. You will cut, clean and trim seafood, inspect fillets, and prepare product for marketing or further processing. Training is provided and no prior Canadian work experience is required.

Work involves repetitive tasks in a cold, wet environment with heavy lifting and standing for long periods. A reliable team player mindset and flexibility are valued traits for this role.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• On-the-job training provided for all new hires.
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree required

Tools

Fish cleaning and cutting machine

Job description

Wage: $17.50 hourly

Hours: Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 30

Job Description

• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

Experience

• No experience (will train)

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