Fish Processing Plant Labourer

North Nova Seafoods; Granville Ferry; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

North Nova Seafoods in Nova Scotia is hiring for multiple full-time positions. Wages start at $18.00 hourly, with permanent full-time hours and 24 openings. No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities include transporting and processing fish and shellfish, weighing, grading, packing in ice, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates must be able to handle up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• On-the-job training available.
• Ability to work in a cold/refrigerated environment.
• Requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).

Responsibilities

• Transport fish and shellfish to the work area.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Weigh fish or shellfish and record weight.
• Pack fish in ice and monitor freshness.
• Clean machines and work areas.
• Sort fish by species, weight and destination.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Education

No degree required

Job description

Wage: $18.00 hourly

Hours: Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 24

Experience: No experience (will train)

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

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

Tasks

• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
• 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

Student status

• Full time enrollment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• On call
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week