Fish Plant Worker

Sea Star Seafoods Limited; Town of Clark's Harbour; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan including vision

Group Retirement savings Plan.

Job summary

Sea Star Seafoods Limited in Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scotia, is seeking Fish Plant Workers to support our ongoing salt fish production. This permanent, full-time position offers flexible shifts, including early morning to night and weekend overtime as needed.

Hours range from 30 to 60 per week with an hourly wage of CAD 20.00 to CAD 22.00. Health care and a group retirement plan are provided, and English is the language of work. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Must lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must be able to speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual handling

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

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Sea Star Seafoods Limited is a Canadian company specializing in salt fish production. Located on the waters of Clark’s Harbour, in the southwestern part of Nova Scotia, we process and market salt fish to customers in North America, South America and Europe. We are committed to providing superior quality products to our customers by maintaining control over all aspects of the process.

Sea Star Seafoods Limited is currently seeking Fish Plant Workers (NOC 94142) to support our ongoing operations.

Business Address / Location of employment: 69 Courtney Street, Clark’s Harbour, NS B0W 1P0

Number of Positions: 20

Terms of Employment: Permanent, full-time position.

Fish Plant Workers will be required to work flexible hours and shift work including early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend and overtime shifts.

Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week

Wage: Hourly Rate – $20.00 to $22.00 (To be negotiated)

• Health care plan including vision;
• Group Retirement savings Plan.

Language of Work: English

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Qualifications

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train
• Must be able to lift Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Must be able to speak and understand English

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Cold/refrigerated
• Outdoors

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.