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