fish and seafood plant worker
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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 Wet/damp
Work setting
Willing to relocate
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 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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
About Louisbourg Seafoods
Louisbourg Seafoods is a family operated seafood business. James Nathen Kennedy and his wife Lori started their company in 1984.
Former National Sea workers and Jim a former fisherman, both have deep family roots dating back hundreds of years to Newfoundland and St. Pierre & Miquelon, France. This rich history and experience passed down from generation to generation gives the company inherent knowledge in producing a seafood product with superior quality and excellence.
Family and community are our core company foundations transferred from hundreds of years in culture and tradition. Currently, both Jim, Lori, and three of their six children work together in the family business. Activities such as supporting our youth with school programs, partnerships with Cape Breton University in pursuit of knowledge, and working with all communities including our First Nations validate our family-community relationships - just one of our many company values.
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fish and seafood plant worker
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
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 Wet/damp
Work setting
Willing to relocate
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 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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
About Louisbourg Seafoods
Louisbourg Seafoods is a family operated seafood business. James Nathen Kennedy and his wife Lori started their company in 1984.
Former National Sea workers and Jim a former fisherman, both have deep family roots dating back hundreds of years to Newfoundland and St. Pierre & Miquelon, France. This rich history and experience passed down from generation to generation gives the company inherent knowledge in producing a seafood product with superior quality and excellence.
Family and community are our core company foundations transferred from hundreds of years in culture and tradition. Currently, both Jim, Lori, and three of their six children work together in the family business. Activities such as supporting our youth with school programs, partnerships with Cape Breton University in pursuit of knowledge, and working with all communities including our First Nations validate our family-community relationships - just one of our many company values.