Cooke Inc.

Fish Processing Plant Worker - VA (Part-time)

Cooke Inc.  •  Onsite  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

True North Salmon, 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 has opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join the Company’s Processing Team based out of our Fundy Bay Drive facility located in St. George, New Brunswick.

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.

The Role

As a result of our robust growth we are seeking Part-time Fish Processing Plant Workers who are available to work on Saturdays only, Night Shift from 600 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate machinery to clean, cut, process, and package fresh fish products in accordance with company operating procedures for safety and quality.
  • Inspect products and packaging for quality assurance, ensuring they meet company standards; make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality.
  • Perform manual fish processing tasks such as cutting, cleaning, trimming, filleting, and scaling.
  • Examine fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillet sections.
  • Cut fillet sections according to specifications and place them in containers for weighing and further processing.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following sanitation, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and maintain workflow efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time in a fast paced production environment.
  • Comfortable using hand tools such as knives, pliers, and other processing equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work overtime during peak production seasons.

Working Conditions:

  • Cold, wet production environment with continuous standing and repetitive motions.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
  • Exposure to strong odors and handling raw fish products.
  • Night Shift: Saturdays only — 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
  • Part-time employment

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.


The Why

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.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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

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Cooke Inc.

About Cooke Inc.

Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner.

The Cooke family of companies includes global aquaculture divisions under Cooke Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cooke Aquaculture Inc. as well as a Canadian aquaculture division operated by its affiliate, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Cooke Aquaculture is a vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions under Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Icicle Seafoods, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. and Omega Protein.

Cooke Inc. has earned the #1 spot on the SeafoodSource list of Top 10 North American Seafood Suppliers and our employee loyalty helped reaffirm our place as a Platinum-winning company on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Saint John, CA
Year Founded
1985
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