fish plant worker
The role involves cutting, cleaning, and trimming fish and seafood according to specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the worker operates machinery for processing, canning, and packaging products while maintaining a clean work area.
- On-site
- Blacks Harbour, NB
- Posted Aug 23, 2026
- Apply by Aug 30, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Noisy Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Wet/damp 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 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 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 Experience and specialization Field work location experience New Brunswick Equipment and machinery experience Fish canning and cooking machine Fish cleaning and cutting machine Fish products machine Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Night shift premium Pension plan Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
What you’ll do
The role involves cutting, cleaning, and trimming fish and seafood according to specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the worker operates machinery for processing, canning, and packaging products while maintaining a clean work area.
Requirements
No formal degree or prior experience is required as the employer provides training. Candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and provide their own steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Vision care benefits • Collective agreement financial benefits • Group insurance benefits • Life insurance • Night shift premium • Pension plan • Long-term care insurance • Free parking • Paid learning/training
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Fish Filleting
- Quality Inspection
- Machine Operation
- Packaging
- Weight Measurement
- Manual Dexterity
- Hand-eye Coordination
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 30, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
