fish-processing plant worker
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fish-processing plant worker LMIA requested With some duties as a Processing plant worker, seafood Posted on
September 23, 2026 by Employer details Hermitage Processing Inc. Hermitage NL This link will open in a new window Direct Apply Direct Apply Sign in to apply directly on Job Bank, or sign up for a Plus account to get started. Sign up for a Plus account Save to favourites Your favourites To add a job posting to your favourites, you need a Job Bank account. Sign in or sign up now! Sign in Sign up for a Plus account Actions Email Copy link You have successfully applied for this job through Job Bank! You have successfully withdrawn your application for this job. Job details Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Odours. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp. Work setting: Willing to relocate. 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. Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels. Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife. Transport fish and shellfish to work area. Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required. Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products. Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice. Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines. Field work location experience: Newfoundland. Equipment and machinery experience: Fish cleaning and cutting machine. Fish products machine. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Other benefits. Parking available. Wellness program. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Location Hermitage , NL A0H 1S0 Work location On site Salary $ 18.61 HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time Day, Evening, Flexible hours Starts as early as 2026-12-01 Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits vacancies 15 vacancies Source Job Bank #3679458 Various locations Hermitage, NL Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply with a Job Bank Plus Account . The employer’s LMIA application is currently under review by the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program . To report abuse of the TFW Program, call the program’s tip line . Show Job details Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No 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 Wet/damp Work setting Willing to relocate 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 Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife Transport fish and shellfish to work area Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines Experience and specialization Field work location experience Newfoundland Equipment and machinery experience Fish cleaning and cutting machine Fish products machine Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other benefits On-site housing options Other benefits Parking available Wellness program 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 Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Employment groups - Help Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application. Close 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. If you want to apply for this job, click on "Show how to apply" to learn how you can contact the employer. Show how to apply Learn more about this job Advertised until 2026-10-28 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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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.
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