lobster processor - fish processing
The role involves cutting, cleaning, and trimming seafood, as well as unloading and transporting fish using manual labor or forklifts. Additionally, workers must check products for defects, weigh and pack items, and maintain clean work areas.
- On-site
- Meteghan River, NS
- Posted Jul 26, 2026
- Apply by Aug 25, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English or French 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 Cold/refrigerated Wet/damp Responsibilities Tasks Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels Transport fish and shellfish to work area Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required 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 Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Public transportation is not available Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks 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 Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Reliability Team player Benefits Financial benefits Bonus Mileage paid Other Benefits Other benefits 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 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.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
What you’ll do
The role involves cutting, cleaning, and trimming seafood, as well as unloading and transporting fish using manual labor or forklifts. Additionally, workers must check products for defects, weigh and pack items, and maintain clean work areas.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks and handle weights up to 23 kg in a cold, wet environment. No formal degree is required as the employer will provide training, but a criminal record check is necessary.
Benefits
• Bonus • Mileage paid
Other relevant skills
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- Cutting fish
- Cleaning seafood
- Unloading fish
- Forklift operation
- Quality control
- Weighing products
- Sorting species
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Weight handling
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral communication
- Reliability
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
