Fish Cutter - Fish Processing

Overview

This role involves manual fish processing tasks including cutting, cleaning, and trimming fish or seafood to prepare for marketing or further processing. It requires handling tasks involving physical labor and repetitive motions in a refrigerated working environment.

Languages and Education

• Basic English language skills required
• No formal degree, certificate, or diploma necessary

Work Environment

• Work is exclusively onsite at Little River, New South Wales, Australia
• Workplace conditions may include strong odors, cold/refrigerated environment, and dampness

Primary Responsibilities

• Cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood before marketing or additional processing
• Examine fish fillets to determine the best number and size of fillets
• Use knives to scrape away scales, separate fillets, and discard unwanted parts
• Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans for canning or further processing

Equipment Experience

• Experience working with fish cleaning and cutting machines is involved

Physical and Work Conditions

• Perform repetitive tasks
• Handle heavy loads as part of daily duties
• Physically demanding job requiring manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods, including frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Attributes

• Must be flexible and adaptable to work demands
• Reliable attendance and performance expected
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team

Additional Support

• This employer encourages equal opportunity employment and supports applicants from diverse backgrounds including newcomers and refugees displaced by conflicts or natural disasters
• No prior Canadian work experience is necessary
• On-the-job training is available, especially suitable for youth applicants