Fish processor

Canada Job Bank; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jean's cannery Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC invites applications for a Fish processor who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. The position is permanent, full time with day, evening and weekend shifts.

The role involves processing fish and seafood, operating canning and processing equipment, and ensuring product quality. English fluency is required; experience is an asset. Relocation support is not provided.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required to communicate with team and supervision.
• No formal education is required; experience is an asset.
• Candidates should have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and reliability are important for shift work.
• Good attendance and ability to work in a noisy, odourful environment.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot/cold, wet conditions and stand for long periods.

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 with a knife.
• Inspect products and packaging for defects; adjust machinery as needed.
• Record production information for traceability and shift reports.
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box, or package fish and seafood products.
• Set up and operate machines to process fish or seafood (cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

English fluency

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Fish canning machines

Fish cleaning machines

Cooking machines

Smoking/dehydrating equipment

Roe processing machines

Job description

St. Jean's cannery Ltd. based in Nanaimo, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fish processor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Weekend.

Employer Name: St. Jean's cannery Ltd.
Position: Fish processor
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $20.00 hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Nanaimo, BC

• The candidate must cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
• The candidate must scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets, and remove scrap parts with a knife.
• The candidate will be responsible for inspecting products and packaging for defects, ensuring conformance to company standards, and performing corrective machine adjustments as needed.
• The candidate must record production information.
• The candidate must set up and operate machines to can, bag, box, or otherwise package fish and seafood products.
• The candidate must set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, cold/refrigerated and wet/damp conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate's relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience using fish canning and cooking machines, fish cleaning and cutting machines, fish meal processing machines, fish products machines, fish smoker and dehydrators, and roe processing machines.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.