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Join Our Team as a Seafood Preparer!

Company: Schooner Seafoods Limited

Job Category: Marine and Aquaculture

Location: Wedgeport, NS

Salary: $16.00 hourly

About the Job

Are you passionate about seafood and looking for a seasonal opportunity in a dynamic environment? At Schooner Seafoods Limited, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Seafood Preparers. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working with their hands and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 a knife.
• Transport fish and shellfish to the work area.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Check products and packaging for defects and ensure conformance to company standards.
• Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing.
• Record production information accurately.
• Set up and operate machines for canning, bagging, boxing, or packaging fish and seafood products.
• 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.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a noisy, cold/refrigerated, and wet/damp environment. Candidates should be prepared for:

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)
• Physically demanding work
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Seasonal
• Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role
• Transportation: Own transportation required
• Relocation: Willingness to relocate (relocation costs not covered by employer)

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Familiarity with the following equipment is essential:

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

Personal Suitability

• Must be a team player with a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Parking available on-site.

If you are ready to dive into a rewarding seasonal role with Schooner Seafoods Limited, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.