Fish cutter – fish processing

Company:
Sea Drift Fish Company Ltd.

Business Information:
Our company does seafood processing
-filleting all forms of groundfish fresh and frozen.

Business Address: 248 Southside Dr., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z5

Work location:

Same as above

Type of Employment:
Full time – Permanent

Estimated

Start Date:

As soon as possible

• 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
• Freeze and lay fillets on tunnel feed belt, also could box up frozen product
• Perform general extra cleanup and pressure washing, and plant maintenance

• Education: Some secondary education is required.
• Experience: Experience is an asset. Training will be provided.
• 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, Work under pressure, Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines.
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Judgement, Organized, Accurate.
• Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Work environment: Odours, Cold/refrigerated.
• Language: Basic English is required
• Salary: $21.50 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week.
• Benefits: Piece work. After 1 year of employment, employees have access to medical expenses account for eye-wear, dental and prescriptions. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate

• Flexibility in schedule is required. Work schedule will be from Monday to Friday. Workers will be required to work from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM OR from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work on Saturdays may be required depending on the weather. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week during winter.
• Apply by e-mail to:

How to apply:

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