Fish Plant Worker
- Chebogue Point, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Fish Plant Worker is a full-time role based in Chebogue Point, NS, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows some tasks to be completed from home when appropriate. On-site responsibilities include handling, sorting, and packing lobster and related seafood products, operating basic processing equipment, and maintaining clean and organized work areas in accordance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves preparing products for domestic and international shipment, including labeling, boxing, and loading containers, and following CFIA and company guidelines. The worker will collaborate with team members, follow production schedules, report any product or equipment issues, and support continuous improvement in plant efficiency and safety. When working from home, duties may include basic documentation, data entry, and coordinating shipment or production information with supervisors.
Qualifications
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting moderate weights, and working in a cool, fast-paced processing environment.
- Attention to detail in sorting, grading, and packing seafood products, with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and proper handling.
- Basic familiarity with food safety practices, hygiene standards, and adherence to plant procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Reliable teamwork and communication skills, including following instructions, reporting issues, and cooperating with supervisors and colleagues.
- Comfort using simple tools, equipment, and packaging materials, and willingness to learn new processes and responsibilities.
- Adaptability to shift work and varying production demands; previous experience in seafood processing, manufacturing, or warehouse work is an asset.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates.
- Commitment to safety, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and awareness of workplace health and safety practices.
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Responsibilities
Handle, sort, pack, label, and prepare lobster and other seafood products for shipment while operating basic processing equipment and maintaining clean work areas. Follow food safety and company procedures, report product or equipment issues, support production schedules, and complete basic documentation or shipment coordination when working from home.
Requirements
Candidates should be able to perform physical work in a cool, fast-paced environment and demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and a commitment to food safety and workplace safety. Familiarity with basic equipment and packaging materials is expected; previous seafood processing, manufacturing, or warehouse experience is an asset, while a high school diploma is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Seafood Handling
- Sorting and Grading
- Packing and Labeling
- Basic Processing Equipment Operation
- Food Safety
- Hygiene Standards
- Quality Control
- Product Handling
- Shipment Preparation
- Container Loading
- Documentation and Data Entry
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Workplace Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Logistics
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Lobster
- Seafood Processing
- Seafood Handling
- Sorting
- Grading
- Packing
- Labeling
- Basic Processing Equipment
- Food Safety
- Hygiene Standards
- Quality Standards
- CFIA
- Product Handling
- Shipment Preparation
- Boxing
- Container Loading
- Production Schedules
- Documentation
- Data Entry
- Shipment Coordination
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Sustainable Fishing
- Export
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement