Seafood Processing Workers

Job description

These individuals process fish, seafood, and shellfish. They work mainly in seafood processing plants.

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Climatic conditions
Odours
Humidity
Uncontrolled ambient temperature

Main tasks

Sort fish, seafood, and shellfish.
Scale, skin, clean, and weigh marine products.
Cook or freeze marine products.
Ensure the proper preservation of products throughout processing.

Advancement and mobility

Experience leads to senior positions.

Training and requirements

Formation

No specific training

Sometimes required

Knowledge of industry norms and standards may be required or an asset.

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Seafood processor

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Information processing
Active listening
Result evaluation
Oral expression

Judgment and decision-making
Critical thought

More Less skills

Abilities

Hand-arm stability
Control accuracy
Near vision
Selective attention
Manual dexterity

Core strength
Verbal skills
Speech clarity
Oral comprehension
Limb coordination
Digital dexterity
Information organization
Speech recognition
Awareness of issues
Visualization

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Focussed on results
Autonomy
Capacity to work in a team
Knowledge of production and treatment
Versatility
Attention to detail
Vitality
Respect standards and regulations
Tolerance to frequent temperature variations
Timeliness

Interests

Work manually
Exercer une activité sportive ou physique

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Conventional: People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Labourers in fish and seafood processing (CNP 95107)

Skill type

Manufacturing and utilities

Related occupations

See also

Last update: January 29, 2026