Fish Processor in Nanaimo

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• 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
• 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
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fish canning and cooking machine
• Fish cleaning and cutting machine
• Fish meal processing machine
• Fish products machine
• Fish smoker and dehydrator
• Roe processing machines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available