Fish cutter – fish processing

Company: Sea Drift Fish Company Ltd.

Business Information: Our company does seafood processing -filleting all forms of groundfish fresh and frozen.

Business Address: 248 Southside Dr., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z5

Work location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

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

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

Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Freeze and lay fillets on tunnel feed belt, also could box up frozen product

Perform general extra cleanup and pressure washing

Requirements:

Education: Some secondary education is required.

Experience: Experience is an asset. Training will be provided.

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, Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure.

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Accurate, Judgement, Organized.

Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Work environment: Odours, Cold/refrigerated.

Language: Basic English is required

Salary: $20.00 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Piece work. After 1 year of employment, employees have access to medical expenses account for eye-wear, dental and prescriptions. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate

Important information: Flexibility in schedule is required. Work schedule will be from Monday to Friday. Workers will be required to work from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM OR from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work on Saturdays or Sundays may be required depending on the weather. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week during winter.

Apply by e-mail to: seadriftfishcarol@shaw.ca

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