Fish Processing Plant Worker - VA - Night Shift

Cooke Inc; St George; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP matching

Wellness programs

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

True North Salmon Limited Partnership, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is hiring Fish Processing Plant Workers for its St. George, NB facility. You will set up and operate machines to clean, cut, process, and package fresh fish, trim whole fish, and inspect products to ensure quality.

Night shift Mon-Fri 6:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m. offers full-time year-round employment with health benefits, RRSP matching, wellness support, and career development.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods in a cold, wet environment; use of hand tools including knives and pliers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, process, and package fresh fish products.
• Cut, clean, and trim whole fish for further processing.
• Scrape away scales, cut into fillets or portions, remove scrap parts.
• Check fillets to determine size and place in weighing containers.
• Inspect products to meet quality standards.
• Ice, weigh, and palletize products for transfer.
• Box or package fish for shipping.
• Check packaging for defects and adjust machines as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job description

Full Time St. George, NB, CA

True North Salmon Limited Partnership, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join the Company’s Processing Team based out of our Fundy Bay Drive facility located in St. George, New Brunswick.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

As a result of our robust growth we are seeking Fish Processing Plant Workers to join our team.

Primary duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, process, and package fresh fish products in accordance with operating procedures for safety and quality.
• Cut, clean, and trim whole fish for further processing.
• Scrape away scales, cut fish into fillets or portions, and remove scrap parts using a knife.
• Check fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillet sections; cut sections according to specifications and place them in containers for weighing.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ice, weigh, and palletize products for transfer.
• Box or otherwise package fish for shipping.
• Check products and packaging for defects, ensure conformance to company standards, and perform corrective machine adjustments as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

*This position requires standing for long periods of time in a cold, wet environment and using hand tools including knives and pliers.

Available Shifts/Hours are as follows:

• Night Shift Monday to Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.

*Positions offer full-time year round employment and competitive rates.

Benefits Package

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Wellness: Wellness programs.
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.