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Full Time
Permanent

seafood preparer - fish and seafood processing

Schooner Seafoods Limited
Posted 4 days ago

NOC: 94142
Location: Wedgeport, NS, B0W3P0
Salary: $17.00 hourly

Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: No 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

Equipment and machinery experience

Fish canning and cooking machine
Fish cleaning and cutting machine
Fish meal processing machine
Fish products machine
Fish smoker and dehydrator
Roe processing machines
Shellfish processing machine

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Mask

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Early morning
Evening
Shift
Morning
Night

Employment terms options

On call
Day
Weekend
Overtime available

Other benefits

Free parking available
Parking available

Job Details

Work arrangement: Not specified
Work hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Salary range: $17.00 hourly
Postal code: B0W3P0

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