Retail Warehouse & Production Associates

Gillfor Distribution; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in seafood processing. This role involves a variety of tasks, including cutting, cleaning, and packaging fish and seafood products. Candidates should be physically capable of handling heavy loads and standing for extended periods. The ideal applicant will possess a high school graduation certificate and demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and teamwork. If you are eager to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to high-quality seafood production, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must have a high school graduation certificate.
• Experience in handling seafood is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing.
• Set up and operate machines to package fish and seafood products.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Mask

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting:

• Willing to relocate

Tasks:

• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
• Record production information
• 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
• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Own Tools / Equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal Suitability:

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Additional Questions:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?