Company Overview
Fisherman’s Market International Inc. is a leading seafood retailer, wholesaler, and exporter, specializing in fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood. Established in 1948, we bring over 75 years of industry expertise, with a focus on quality and sustainability.
We are part of the Mersey Group, which includes several seafood-focused companies operating across Nova Scotia and beyond.
Position Summary
The Shellfish Labourer supports daily operations at our Blanche seafood processing plant, located at 438 Blanche Road, Eel Bay, NS B0W 1K0. This is a seasonal position with the possibility of full-time employment. The role involves handling, sorting, weighing, processing, and transporting seafood products within the facility. It requires physical strength, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Transport fish and shellfish to designated work areas for processing.
Handle and sort seafood products according to species, weight, and production or destination requirements.
Weigh seafood products and accurately record measurements.
Prepare fish fillets for wrapping, packaging, or freezing.
Assist with moving seafood products and supplies throughout the facility.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and immediate work areas.
Follow company food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Ability to perform physically demanding manual labour tasks.
Ability to lift and move heavy loads, including up to 100 lbs (45 kg) when required.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, squat, and kneel for extended periods.
Comfortable working in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments.
Ability to handle, sort, weigh, and process seafood products according to production requirements.
Familiarity with weight scales, hand lifts, and material-handling equipment is an asset.
Previous experience in seafood processing, fishing, or a similar labour-intensive role is an asset but not required.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Local candidates are preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
This position involves repetitive manual handling, prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and crouching, and lifting and moving heavy seafood products.
Work is performed inside a seafood processing facility, with exposure to cold and wet environments, wet or slippery floors, seafood odours, and machinery noise.
Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures.
Employment Opportunity: Seasonal employment with the possibility of full-time employment.