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Shellfish Labourer – Blanche, NS
@ Fisherman's Market International Inc.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Fisherman's Market International Inc. is hiring a temporary Shellfish Labourer at its Blanche seafood processing plant in Eel Bay, NS, with a possibility of full-time work. The role covers handling, sorting, weighing, filleting and moving seafood in a cold, wet plant, and lifting up to 100 lbs. Local candidates are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Transport and sort fish and shellfish for processing
- Weigh seafood products and record measurements
- Prepare fish fillets for wrapping, packaging or freezing
- Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment when trained
- Clean machinery and work areas
Requirements summary:
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs
- Stand, walk, bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods
- Comfortable in cold, wet, fast-paced environments
- Seafood processing experience is an asset
- Strong work ethic and teamwork
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 100 lb · computer none |
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Fisherman's Market International Inc.
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From our boats, to your plate since 1948.
Full company description
Fisherman's Market International Inc. has grown from our humble start in a weathered building on the Halifax waterfront to a diverse seafood company that sells and processes millions of pounds of seafood annually. Today, we are a wholesaler, retailer, and exporter of all things seafood, We work with over 100 local suppliers and employ more than 150 skilled individuals, directly supporting hundreds of Maritime fishermen and their crews. We operate in six plants throughout Nova Scotia’s fishing communities and three buying stations located right at the wharf. Our processors fillet by hand, more than 12,000 pounds of fish every day. At Fisherman’s Market, our numbers add up to a single-minded commitment: to provide the freshest, most responsibly sourced seafood in Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 90
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 18
- Reported office locations
- 607 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2L6, CA
- Business categories
- Seafood
- Supply Chain Management
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Fisherman's Market International Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Fisherman's Market International Inc. has grown from our humble start in a weathered building on the Halifax waterfront to a diverse seafood company that sells and processes millions of pounds of seafood annually. Today, we are a wholesaler, retailer, and exporter of all things seafood, We work with over 100 local suppliers and employ more than 150 skilled individuals, directly supporting hundreds of Maritime…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Seafood Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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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.
THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE BUSINESS
Our motto at Fisherman’s Market is “Quality, Service, Variety & Value”. It's reflected in the excellence of our products, but also applies to our hard-working team— on the boats, in the plants, or at the counter, because when you’ve been an industry leader for over 70 years, you really do need the best people at the helm.
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