Seafood Preparer – Fish And Seafood Processing

North Nova Seafoods

Wedgeport

On-site

CAD 19,889 - 28,326

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A seafood processing company in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, is seeking individuals for fish processing positions. Responsibilities include cutting, weighing, and packaging fish, along with machine operation for seafood processing. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to learn on the job. Full-time hours are available, and initial training will be provided. Apply directly via the Canada Job Bank.

Qualifications

Must be authorized to work in Canada.
Available for shift or on-call work.
Live near the job location.

Responsibilities

Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
Inspect fish fillets to determine optimal size.
Pack fish and shellfish, check for defects.
Operate machines for processing seafood.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Fish canning machine

Fish cleaning machine

Fish meal processing machine

Fish smoker

Shellfish processing machine

Job description

Wage: $17.50 hourly

Hours: Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 10

Experience: Will train

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Will train

Work Site Environment

Noisy
Odours
Dusty
Cold/refrigerated
Wet/damp

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
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
Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing
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