SANITATION WORKER

Cooke; Hermitage-Sandyville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermitage Processing Inc., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., is seeking seasonal Sanitation Workers at our Hermitage, Newfoundland facility. The role focuses on cleaning production lines, handling fish, and supporting general housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe processing environment.

Responsibilities include sanitizing equipment, weighing and packing fish on ice, and moving supplies across the plant while adhering to SOPs and health & safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and precision in sanitation tasks.
• Ability to work in a high‑demand, deadline driven environment.
• Commitment to quality control and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize production lines and equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
• Unload fish from vessels and transport to the processing area by hand or forklift.
• Weigh fish, record weights, and pack fish in ice for processing.
• Transport supplies, ice, and packaging materials throughout the plant.

Job description

Hermitage Processing Inc., 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 facility located in Hermitage, Newfoundland. 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:

We are seeking seasonal Sanitation Workers to join our team.

This position is responsible for diligently sanitizing the production lines and equipment, preparing foot and hand dips, as well as general housekeeping such as, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, garbage disposal, and general cleaning of the common areas and as well as transporting fish.

As part of the sanitation team, you will be handling and mixing cleaning chemicals; therefore, sound judgement and strict adherence to our Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and use of Personal Protective Equipment is required.

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

• Clean work areas and sanitize equipment.
• Unload fish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand or forklift to work area in fish processing plant.
• Weigh fish and record weight and pack fish in ice
• Transport supplies, ice, and packaging materials throughout plant and storage area manually or with powered equipment
• Dump tubs of fish into hoppers.

The successful candidate will be an individual who has a strong focus to detail, works well in a high demanding, deadline driven environment as part of a team while respecting and adhering to quality control and health and safety regulations

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.

We appreciate all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.