Fish Plant Worker

First Nations Jobs Online; Middle West Pubnico; On-site; CAD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

JK Crawlers Inc. is hiring a Fish Plant Worker in Middle West Pubnico. This position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a starting wage of $19.00/hour. The role involves cutting, cleaning, weighing, and packing fish products, and training will be provided. Ideal candidates should be ready to handle cold environments and work under repetitive tasks.

Shifts may vary and include early mornings, nights, and weekends, so flexibility is a must.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in cold/refrigerated and wet environments.
• Experience with handling fish/seafood preferred, but training provided.
• Own steel-toed safety boots and mask.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Set up and operate machines for fish processing.

Job description

Fish Plant Worker

JK Crawlers Inc.

Job Details

• Location: Middle West Pubnico, NS
• Salary: $19.00 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full time
• Shifts: Early morning, Shift, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 4

Requirements

• Language: English
• No degree, certificate or diploma required
• Experience: Will train
• Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp
• Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Mask

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling