Fish cutter – fish processing

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
• Check fish fillets to determine optimal number and size of fillet sections, cut sections according to specifications and place in container for weighing
• 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
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand or forklift truck to work area
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months