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Seafood preparer - fish and seafood processing

Job in Wedgeport, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A, Canada
Listing for: Schooner Seafoods Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Food Production, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Wedgeport

  • 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
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