fish processor

Job Bank; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Bank in Vancouver is seeking a production worker for on-site fish processing. You will cut, weigh and prepare fish fillets, inspect products, and assist with packaging and handling of seafood throughout the processing line.

This full-time, on-site role requires working 32–40 hours per week with relocation assistance offered by the employer. Relocation support is part of the package for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling fish and seafood is required.
• Ability to weigh and cut fillets per specifications.
• Must be able to work on-site with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or processing.
• Inspect fillets to determine size and count.
• Unload catch from vessels and transport to work area.
• Operate forklift to move fish and shellfish.
• Remove scales and prepare fillets using knife.
• Transport products to work area and store on ice.
• Set up and operate packaging machines for canning, bagging or boxing.

Skills

Fish processing

Forklift operation

Weight measurement

Packaging

Quality inspection

Tools

Forklift

Knife handling

Job description

Job details

• Salary 20.00 hourly / 32 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3688270

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

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
• Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
• 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
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-10-25