Posted 17 months ago
Fish Processing Plant Worker
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is hiring a full-time fish processing plant worker at its Hermitage, Newfoundland facility. The work involves cutting, filleting, trimming, inspecting and packing fresh fish products to quality and safety standards. The posting notes that housing is available and that the role requires extended standing and use of hand tools.
Responsibilities:
- Cut, clean, trim, fillet and scale fish
- Inspect fillets and products for quality and compliance
- Operate machinery to process and package fresh fish
- Pack and wrap fish for shipping
- Maintain a clean work area
Requirements summary:
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to use hand tools including knives and tongs
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Willingness to learn and grow
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
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The Cooke family of companies produce some of the very freshest, sustainable seafood in the world.
Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,520
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- 40 Wellington Row, Saint John, NB E2L 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Farming
- Seafood
- Other recorded names
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saint John, NB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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Hermitage Processing Inc., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing family-owned company on the East Coast and a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, offers highly motivated individuals the opportunity to join the company's processing team based at our facility in Hermitage, Newfoundland.
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 economy and sense of community.
The Role
As a fish processing plant worker, your duties include, but are not limited to:
Cutting, cleaning, trimming, filleting, and scaling fish.
Inspecting fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillet sections. Install and operate machinery to clean, cut, process, and package fresh fish products in accordance with our safety and quality operating procedures.
Inspect products and packaging to ensure quality and compliance with company standards, making any necessary adjustments.
Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
Pack or wrap fish for shipping.
Maintain a clean work area.
*This position requires standing for extended periods and the use of hand tools, including knives and tongs.
*Housing available*
The Opportunity
The job description is only part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to thrive, to work within the parameters of the position but to reach your full potential. We are a team that values performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It's about being at the center of the fastest-growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you're a part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, your desire for growth, and your energy to advance your career is what we offer.
The Why
Why Cooke? Simply because we're a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic. We'll support your development and provide the platform you need to create your path, your career, and your future.
We welcome all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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