Fish Plant Labourer

Ocean Pride Fisheries Ltd.; Lower Wedgeport; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Lower Wedgeport is looking for a Fish Plant Labourer. The role involves conditioning fish filets for wrapping or freezing, cleaning machines, and sorting fish. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided. This is a seasonal full-time position offering $19.00 per hour for 32 hours a week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and a team player.
• Ability to handle heavy loads of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma required

Job description

Fish Plant Labourer

Location: Lower Wedgeport, NS B0W 2B0
Work location: On site
Salary: $19.00 HOUR hourly / 32 hours per week
Terms of employment: Seasonal employment Full time
Start date: 2026-05-11
Vacancies: 30 vacancies
Source: Job Bank #3454506

Overview

Work on a fish plant – condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing, clean machines and immediate work areas, and sort fish according to species, weight and destination.

Languages

• English
• French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma required

Experience

Will train.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
• 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
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-28

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.