Posted 3 months ago
Fish Processing Plant Worker - DHON
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
St. George, New Brunswick
Overview
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is hiring full-time Fish Processing Plant Workers at its True North Salmon facility in St. George, New Brunswick. The work involves unloading, cutting, cleaning, packing and shipping fish on the processing line. The role is on the continental night shift (6:00 pm to 6:30 am) with a $1.00/hour night premium, year-round, with competitive rates.
Responsibilities:
- Unload fish from vessels and move it to the work area
- Cut and clean whole fish for further processing
- Set up and operate machines to box or package fish
- Weigh fish, record weights and pack fish in ice
- Clean work area and equipment
Requirements summary:
- Stand for long periods in a cold, wet environment
- Use hand tools including knives and pliers
- General understanding of the processing line is an asset
- Pass a criminal background check
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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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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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 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 Fish Processing Plant Workers to join our team.
Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Unloading fish from fishing vessels and transporting to work area in the fish processing plant
- Cut and clean whole fish for further processing
- Set up and operate machines to box or package fish products
- Condition whole fish for shipping
- Weighing fish, recording weight and packing fish in ice.
- Cleaning work area and equipment
- Transporting supplies and packaging materials throughout plant and storage area manually or with power equipment.
*This position requires standing for long periods of time in a cold, wet environment and using hand tools including knives and pliers.
A general understanding of the processing line is considered an asset; however, on the job training is available.
Available Shifts/Hours are as follows:
- Continental night shift (6:00 pm-6:30 am) *night shift premium of $1.00/hour applies to this shift.
*Positions offer full-time year-round employment and competitive rates.
Benefits Package
- Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
- Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
- Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
- Wellness: Wellness programs.
- Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
- Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
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 growing, 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.
*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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