Fish and seafood plant workers

Example job titles

• fish cake maker
• fish canning machine operator - fish processing
• fish cleaner and cutter - fish processing
• fish cutting machine operator - fish processing
• fish plant worker
• seafood preparer - fish and seafood processing
• shellfish processor
• shellfish shucker
• trimmer - fish processing

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Fish and seafood plant machine operators
• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
• Record production information such as quantity, weight, date and type of products packaged.
• Fish and seafood plant cutters and cleaners
• 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

Employment requirements

• Some secondary school education may be required.
• On-the-job training is required.

Approved positions by year

All work permits by year