Fish Handling Labourer

Hermitage Processing Inc., a Division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, is offering a unique opportunity for the right individual to join the Processing Team as Fish Handling Labourer.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

Position Summary

The Fish Handling Labourer is responsible for receiving, handling, sorting, grading, weighing, transferring, and preparing fish and seafood products for storage, processing, and shipment. The position supports daily seafood operations by moving products between receiving, holding, processing, storage, and loading areas; operating material handling equipment; loading and unloading transportation vehicles; and maintaining product quality and food safety standards. Employees may also assist with fish processing, packaging, and production activities as operational requirements dictate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The employee will perform some or all of the following duties:

• Receive fish and seafood products from holding tanks, receiving areas, and other designated work areas. 
• Transfer fish and seafood products between holding tanks, coolers, storage facilities, processing areas, and loading areas. 
• Assist with the transfer and handling of fish and seafood products from vessels when operationally required. 
• Sort, grade, weigh, inspect, and record fish and seafood products according to species, size, quality standards, and destination requirements. 
• Prepare fish and seafood products for storage and shipment by icing, packing, palletizing, and staging products for transport. 
• Load and unload trucks and other transportation vehicles for the movement and shipment of fish and seafood products. 
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move products, packaging materials, and supplies throughout the facility. 
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and product traceability activities.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, equipment, work areas, coolers, loading areas, and storage facilities
• Follow all food safety, quality assurance, biosecurity, occupational health and safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

(Performed as required based on operational needs)

• Assist fish processing operations, including cleaning, trimming, grading, filleting, packaging, and preparing fish and seafood products for further processing or shipment. 
• Support production-line operations during periods of increased production demand.

Employment Requirements

• No formal education required.
• Previous fish processing, seafood handling, warehouse, shipping/receiving, wharf operations, or general labour experience is considered an asset.
• Forklift experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures and operational instructions.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding work.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of products and materials.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, and reaching.
• Exposure to wet, cold, humid, and outdoor conditions.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

Why Cooke? Simple, because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

We appreciate all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.