cleaner and cutter, fish - fish processing

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated
• Wet / damp
• Outdoors

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair

Field work location experience

• Nova Scotia

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fish cleaning and cutting machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available