Fish cutter – fish processing

Sea Drift Fish Company Ltd.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Nanaimo is seeking full-time workers for fish processing. Responsibilities include cutting, cleaning, and packaging fish. Candidates should possess some secondary education and attention to detail. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to handle heavy loads. Pay is $20.75 per hour for 30 to 40 hours weekly. Benefits include medical expenses after a year and relocation costs covered. Flexibility in schedule is essential, with potential weekend shifts.

Benefits

Medical expenses account after 1 year

Transportation costs covered if relocating

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset; training will be provided.
• Ability to handle 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Basic English is required.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Inspect fish fillets for quality and packaging.
• Operate machines for processing fish and seafood products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

Some secondary education

Job description

Company: Sea Drift Fish Company Ltd.

Business Information: Our company does seafood processing -filleting all forms of groundfish fresh and frozen.

Business Address: 248 Southside Dr., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z5

Work location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

• 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
• 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
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Freeze and lay fillets on tunnel feed belt, also could box up frozen product
• Perform general extra cleanup and pressure washing, and plant maintenance

Requirements

• Education: Some secondary education is required.
• Experience: Experience is an asset. Training will be provided.
• Work Conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Work under pressure, Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines.
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Judgement, Organized, Accurate.
• Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Work environment: Odours, Cold/refrigerated.
• Language: Basic English is required

Salary

$20.75 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Piece work. After 1 year of employment, employees have access to medical expenses account for eye-wear, dental and prescriptions. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate.

Important information

Flexibility in schedule is required. Work schedule will be from Monday to Friday. Workers will be required to work from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM OR from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work on Saturdays may be required depending on the weather. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week during winter.

How to apply

Apply by e-mail to: [e-mail]