Fish Plant Worker

North Nova Seafoods; Nictaux; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Nictaux, Canada, is hiring for full-time positions cutting and weighing fish fillets. Responsibilities include inspecting, packing, and recording production information. No formal education is required, but candidates should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. Relocation may be necessary for this role, and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and able to work in a team environment.
• Physically demanding role requiring stamina and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Inspect fish fillets for optimal number and size.
• Record production information and pack fish in ice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Wage:

$16.20 hourly

Hours:

Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information:

Full Time

Positions Available:
20

Experience:

Education:

Job Description:

• Durée de l’emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
• 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
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

This job must be applied for via the Canada Job Bank
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/44730759