Fish Plant Worker

Clark's Harbour Seafood Limited; Chebogue Point; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark's Harbour Seafood Limited in Chebogue Point, NS seeks a Fish Plant Worker for a full-time hybrid role. You will handle, sort, and pack lobster and related seafood, operate basic processing equipment, and maintain clean facilities according to CFIA standards.

When working from home, you may perform documentation and shipment coordination tasks with supervisors. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility to shift work, with training provided to motivated candidates.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
• Attention to sorting, grading, and packing seafood products.
• Basic familiarity with food safety practices and plant procedures.
• Reliable teamwork and communication with supervisors and colleagues.
• Flexible to shift work and changing production demands.
• Training provided for motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

• Handle, sort, and pack lobster and seafood products on site.
• Operate basic processing equipment and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Prepare products for domestic and international shipment, including labeling and boxing.
• Load containers and follow CFIA and company guidelines.
• Collaborate with team, follow production schedules, report issues.
• Assist with documentation, data entry, and shipment coordination when home-based.

Skills

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Food safety basics

Teamwork & communication

Shift adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Clark's Harbour Seafood Limited is a lobster wholesale facility located in the Lobster Capital of Canada, specializing in premium frozen raw and cooked lobster meat and fresh, wild-caught live lobster from the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Founded by local families, the company has a multi-generational legacy and a strong connection to its coastal community. Clark's Harbour Seafood ships live lobster year-round to markets across Europe, Asia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, and Canada. As a Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved plant, the organization is committed to sustainable fishing practices, product quality, and safe handling standards. The company offers export options in various container types and sizes to meet diverse customer needs.

Role Description

The Fish Plant Worker is a full-time role based in Chebogue Point, NS, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows some tasks to be completed from home when appropriate. On-site responsibilities include handling, sorting, and packing lobster and related seafood products, operating basic processing equipment, and maintaining clean and organized work areas in accordance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves preparing products for domestic and international shipment, including labeling, boxing, and loading containers, and following CFIA and company guidelines. The worker will collaborate with team members, follow production schedules, report any product or equipment issues, and support continuous improvement in plant efficiency and safety. When working from home, duties may include basic documentation, data entry, and coordinating shipment or production information with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting moderate weights, and working in a cool, fast-paced processing environment.
• Attention to detail in sorting, grading, and packing seafood products, with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and proper handling.
• Basic familiarity with food safety practices, hygiene standards, and adherence to plant procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Reliable teamwork and communication skills, including following instructions, reporting issues, and cooperating with supervisors and colleagues.
• Comfort using simple tools, equipment, and packaging materials, and willingness to learn new processes and responsibilities.
• Adaptability to shift work and varying production demands; previous experience in seafood processing, manufacturing, or warehouse work is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates.
• Commitment to safety, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and awareness of workplace health and safety practices.