Fish Processor

Shag Harbour (NS) Full Time
ID: # 49687587
Captain Atlantic Fisheries
Posted:June 10, 2026
Expires:July 1, 2026

Description

  • Location: 697 Bear Point Rd., Shag Harbour , NS B0W 3B0
  • Work location: On the road
  • Salary: $ 17.50 HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Flexible hours, To be determined
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 2

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

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
  • Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
  • 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
  • Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas
  • Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Other benefits