fish cutter - fish processing

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

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Nanaimo seeks workers to cut and package fish. Responsibilities include operating processing machines and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should be physically fit, detail-oriented, and work well in fast-paced environments. Experience is not required as training will be provided. The role offers permanent employment with piece work financial benefits.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Piece work compensation

Flexible working hours (30 to 40 hours/week)

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required.
• Reliability and good judgment essential.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Inspect fish fillets for optimal sizes.
• Set up and operate machines for processing fish.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma required

Job description

Education :

• No degree, certificate or diploma required

Work site environment :

• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated

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 a knife
• Condition fish fillets for wrapping or freezing
• Check products and packaging for defects and ensure conformance to company standards; 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 process fish or seafood (e.g., cleaning, cutting, cooking, smoking, brining, dehydrating)
• 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

Transportation / travel information :

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Physically demanding work
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure and tight deadlines

Personal suitability :

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accuracy
• Good judgment
• Organized

Experience :

• Will train

Financial benefits :

• Piece work

Other benefits :

• Other benefits

Duration of employment: Permanent

Work language: English

Hours of work: 30 to 40 hours per week