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fish cutter - fish processing

Posted on April 07, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Sea Drift Fish Company Ltd

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Job details

  • Location Nanaimo, BCV9R 6Z5
  • Work location On site
  • Salary21.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Early morning, Morning, Day, Shift, Flexible hours
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 6 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3544575

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Odours
  • Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Travel expenses paid by employer

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
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Judgement
  • Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Piece work

Other benefits

  • Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-05-10

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Job market information

fish cutter - fish processing NOC 94142 Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Median wage Help -
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