fish cutter - fish processing

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated

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
• 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

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

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
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day

Financial benefits

• Piece work

Other benefits

• Other benefits