Job Context

Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing. Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using the knife.

 

Responsibilities

  • Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
  • Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
  • Check fish fillets to determine optimal number and size of fillet sections, cut sections according to specifications and place in container for weighing
  • 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

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Fish cleaning and cutting machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Languages

  • English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

  • Will train

Work site environment

  • Odours
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Wet/damp

Salary

15.00 hourly 30 to 60 hours per week

Employment Status

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities

Location

Little River, NS

Job Category

Fisheries

Full Time

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