Machine operator – fish processing

Tobermory; Botsford Parish; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elphege & Norbert Leblanc Ltd in Petit-Cap, NB, is seeking a Machine operator – fish processing. The role requires operating and maintaining equipment to cut, clean, and package fish. Training is provided; candidates must be bondable and able to work in odourous, cold, and wet environments.

We offer permanent, full-time employment with various shifts and flexibility. Language fluency in English or French is required; strong teamwork and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English or French.
• No formal education requirements; training provided.
• Must be client focused and reliable.
• Able to work in odour-heavy environment.
• Flexible and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
• Scrape scales, cut fish, separate fillets, and remove scrap with a knife.
• Inspect products and packaging for defects; adjust machines as needed.
• Document production data.
• Set up and run machines to can, bag, box, or package fish/seafood.
• Operate machines for cleaning, cutting, cooking, smoking, brining, dehydrating, or processing fish or seafood.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Team player

Self-motivated

Reliable

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Fish cleaning machine

Fish product machine

Fish smoker/dehydrator

Job description

Elphege & Norbert Leblanc Ltd based in Petit-Cap, NB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Machine operator – fish processing 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 vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Elphege & Norbert Leblanc Ltd
Position: Machine operator – fish processing
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $14.75 hourly for 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Petit-Cap, NB

• The candidate will be required to 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 will be required to document production data.
• The candidate will be in charge of setting up and running machines to can, bag, box, or otherwise package fish and seafood.
• The candidate will be in charge of setting up and operating machines for cleaning, cutting, cooking, smoking, brining, dehydrating, or otherwise processing fish or seafood.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a fish cleaning and cutting machine, a fish product machine, and a fish smoker and dehydrator.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.