fish cutter - fish processing

MARINER NEPTUNE; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Winnipeg is seeking individuals for fish processing roles. Responsibilities include cutting, weighing, and packaging fish and seafood products. Candidates must be physically able to handle repetitive tasks and substantial loads. The job offers health benefits and requires availability for shifts. Experience is an asset but not mandatory.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Experience in fish processing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Set up and operate machines for packaging fish.
• Sort fish according to species, weight, and destination.

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• 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
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• 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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 80 hours bi-weekly