Warehouse Assembly Worker

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a division of True North Seafood, is hiring a Warehouse/Assembly Worker for our Dartmouth, NS distribution center. This full-time role involves order packaging/picking in a cold environment, daily plant sanitation, and various shipping/receiving duties.

Weekend availability and a criminal background check are required. Join a growing east coast family company with comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, employee discounts, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with packaging/picking in a cold refrigerated environment.
• Daily cleaning and sanitation of the plant.
• Other shipping, receiving and packaging duties.
• Previous seafood industry experience and knowledge of Quality Management Programs would be assets.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for order packaging/picking in a cold refrigerated environment.
• Daily cleaning and sanitation of the plant.
• Other shipping, receiving and packaging duties.

Job description

True North Seafood, 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 immediate full-time positions for a Warehouse/Assembly Worker based out of AC Covert Distribution Centre located in Dartmouth, NS.

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

Our distribution facility processes all species of fresh and frozen seafood for retail and wholesale accounts across Atlantic Canada in a high demanding, deadline driven environment.

As part of our warehouse team, the successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for order packaging/picking in a cold refrigerated environment
• Daily cleaning and sanitation of the plant
• Other shipping, receiving and packaging duties
• Previous experience in the seafood industry and Quality Management Programs would be considered assets

Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.

*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Wellness: Wellness programs.
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada 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.