Jobs Locations: Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick

Backup Security Guard

February 20th, 2025 |

Security Department

Posting #2031

$19.53/hour (After Probation)

Plus $0.75/hr. shift differential

Posted February 20, 2025

About Us:

Connors Bros., based in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, is Canada’s oldest seafood manufacturer and North America’s largest sardine canning plant, exporting products to over 50 countries. For over a century, we’ve provided delicious and affordable canned seafood. Clover Leaf Seafoods, alongside our U.S. affiliate Bumble Bee Foods, forms one of North America’s largest branded seafood companies, generating $1B in annual revenue. In 2020, we were acquired by FCF Company Ltd., a major marine trading company with 50 years of experience in seafood supply, positioning us for continued growth. At Clover Leaf Seafoods, in partnership with Bumble Bee Seafoods, we’re dedicated to protecting our oceans and supporting the communities we serve. We uphold strong, transparent values that foster accountability and encourage professional development in an inclusive environment. Join us to be part of this mission and grow with our team

Purpose:

The Security Guards are the initial point of contact with visitors entering the facility. The Guards are responsible for maintaining the safety of all personnel within the premises, including visitors as they enter. Our Security Guards are on-site 24/7, working in shifts of up to 12 hours to maintain a constant presence on site. Guards are responsible for protecting our facility, property, and all personnel on site through rigid security policies and procedures. Enforcing company rules, in addition to those set upon us by Homeland Security and the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, requires all Guards to have a high sense of safety and urgency.

Security Guards monitor the property using extensive video surveillance, in addition to necessary security checks when necessary. Our Guards are responsible for monitoring all incoming trucks and visitors to the property and facility, documenting their comings and goings through detailed reports, and ensuring all truck weights are as documented. Security Guards are responsible for directing all incoming calls and responding to any emergencies on property when/if they occur.

Duties:

Enforcing Company Rules for Visitors and Employees.
Enforcing Rules as mandated by Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).
Protect company property, assets, employees, and all visitors.
Operate security control room equipment, while following all safety and emergency procedures.
Responding to alarms and other emergencies, while monitoring property and facility using over 100 security cameras.
Initiate Emergency Response when appropriate.
Perform security checks when necessary and inspect and conduct searches when applicable.
Maintain records of all security related activities, which includes but not limited to weighing trucks and maintain weight records.
Monitoring cameras, walkie talkies, and phone lines and direct incoming calls to correct personnel.
General housekeeping of shared work area.
Control general access to facility/property, including pass management & key access.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have prior experience as a Security Guard or similar position (due to Homeland Security Requirements).
Must have completed High School; some college/CEGEP/ vocational or technical training.
Must have a high degree of accuracy to complete detailed reports and documents.
Must have a sense of urgency when necessary and have strong customer service skills.
Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have strong computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required).
Must have a cooperative attitude and respect for fellow team members.
Must have neat working habits and be willing to maintain cleanliness of Guard Station.
Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
Must have a strong attention to details.
Must be legally allowed to work in Canada, without an open LMIA.

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with any combination of sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time during the duration of the shift. Applicants must be able to pass both a medical exam and background security check. Due to the nature of this job, applicants must be able to work under pressure and maintain a strong attention to detail. Applicants must be able to work in shift rotations of upwards of 12 hours, with the inclusion of evenings/nights and weekends.

Posting End Date: February 27, 2025

Sanitation Technician

April 26th, 2024 |

Who We Are:

Connors Bros. located in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick is one of Canada’s oldest seafood manufacturers and is the largest sardine canning plant in North America. Our products are enjoyed in over 50 countries.

For over 100 years, we have delivered delicious, healthy, and affordable canned seafood to consumers and there’s never been a better time to join our team and grow along with us.

Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with our U.S. affiliate, Bumble Bee Foods, forms one of North America’s largest branded seafood companies with $1B in annual revenue. In 2020, Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with Bumble Bee Foods, was acquired by our long-time partner, FCF Company Ltd. FCF is a privately held company and one of the world’s largest marine trading companies, with 50 years of experience in the supply of tuna and other seafood. With FCF as a strong strategic owner, Clover Leaf Seafoods is well positioned for future growth.

When you join Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp., you become part of a company that, together with our parent company, Bumble Bee Seafoods, is working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. From fishers to our employees, to customers, consumers, and to the communities we serve, we base our actions on shared, transparent values that hold us accountable to each other and the world. You’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self through ongoing professional development in an inclusive environment.

Purpose:

The sanitation crew is responsible for maintaining plant sanitation. Using a High-Pressure Hose, the sanitation crew washes and sanitizes each area of production at the end of each day to remove any trace elements of the day’s product (remaining fish pieces/bones/scales) as well as any allergens (Mustard, Soy) that have been used during our sealing and canning process.

You will be successful in this role by performing the following:

Hosing down all machines used throughout the production day using our 950 PSI High-Pressure hoses.
Cleaning production machines using specific instructions and chemicals when required.
Disassemble necessary machines to ensure a thorough cleaning and sanitation.
Reassemble necessary machines once properly cleaned and sanitized.
Removing all traces of any allergens or leftover fish product from production area.
Sanitize equipment following company operating procedures and established practices.
Ensuring all assigned equipment is cleaned and sanitized by shift’s end.

Requirements: Successful candidates must have the following qualifications and experience:

Able to safely operate a 950 PSI High-Pressure Hose.
Medically cleared to wear a respirator during shifts.
Clean shaven (if applicable) to ensure a proper fit of a respirator.
Physically capable of lifting upwards of 50lbs frequently and capable of safely bending, squatting, stooping, crouching, and climbing over and around necessary equipment for sanitation.
Ability to work the evening shift and overtime as required (Hours may fluctuate).
Able to follow instructions for proper, and safe, sanitation of equipment with chlorinated chemicals or acid products.
Able to meet required timelines for cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Prior experience/knowledge of sanitation in a food processing environment is preferred.
Grade 10 education or higher.
Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, and stooping on cement floors in addition to climbing/maneuvering over equipment. Applicants must be physically capable of lifting upwards of 50lb frequently during the duration of the shift. Applicants must be able to work in a variety of hot and cold environments depending on shift needs. Applicants must also be capable of reading in English to understand chemical labels, as well as writing and speaking English to maintain communication with co-workers/supervisor.

Company Benefits:

Competitive Compensation – $18.42/hour plus $0.75/hr. Shift Differential
Company Sponsored Pension.
Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period)

Posting End Date: May 8, 2024

Hourly Fish Plant Workers – NOC 94142

April 20th, 2022 |

Purpose:

These positions listed under NOC Code 94142 are hourly paid positions in various departments throughout the facility. These positions are related to positions such as Machine Operators, Quality Control (QC) Inspectors, and Fish Trimmers that exist within the Blacks Harbour Facility.

These positions are responsible for setting up, and operating, machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, or otherwise process the fish according to daily production requirements. They may also be responsible for setting up, and operating, machines to can, box, or otherwise package the fish product according to order/shipment requirements.

These positions can be responsible for accurately recording any necessary production information, such as the quality, quantity, weight, date, and the type of product packaged. They may also be responsible for manually checking the raw, canned, and/or packaged fish product for defects and ensuring all product conform to Company standards.

Lastly, these positions can be responsible for checking the raw fish product to determine optimal number, and size, of fish selections, in addition to cutting the product to these specifications before placing product in container/cans for weighing.

Duties:

Setting up, and operating, machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, or otherwise process fish as per daily requirements.
Setting up, and operating, machines to can, box, or otherwise package processed fish product.
Recording product information when necessary, such as:
- Quality of product,
- Quantity of product produced (or incoming),
- Weight of product,
- Date processed/packaged,
- Type of product.
Manually checking raw, canned, or packaged fish products for defects.
Ensuring each product checked conforms to Company standards.
Determining optimal number, and size, of fish selections.
Cut sections according to daily specifications.
Placing product into container/can for weighing.

Requirements:

Must be physically capable of standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
Must be capable of operating various machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, or otherwise process fish (training provided).
Must be capable of operating various machines to can, box, or otherwise package processed fish products (training provided).
Must be able to record necessary information in company logs (either by hand or with computerized equipment).
Must be capable of inspecting fish product (raw, canned, or packaged) for defects.
Must be capable of following company policies and ensuring product conforms to standards.
Must be capable of handling raw fish product for processing.
Must be capable of cutting (manually or with company equipment) fish into designated selections for daily production requirements.

Working Conditions & Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with any combination of standing, sitting, walking, crouching, and/or squatting for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, operation of company machines may require some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting of weights upwards of 50 lbs. frequently during the assigned shift. Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (depending on location within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on location within the facility).

Company Benefits:

Our 4-year Collective Agreement is in place to provide annual wage increases of 4%, 3%, 2%, & 2% over the next 4 years (2022 – 2025).
Overtime rates of 1.5x after 40 hours worked in a single week.
Employees are paid on a weekly basis.
Shift premium of an extra $0.75/hour after 3pm (Shift start time of 3pm or later).
Shift premium of an extra $1.00/hour after 11pm (Shift start time 11pm or later).
Twelve Company Paid Holidays each year.
Vacation Entitlement that increases with each year of service.
A Benefits Plan that allows employees to maintain all medical benefits during lay-off period(s).
Various work scheduling options (days, afternoons, and evenings).
Most positions within the facility are Monday – Friday (day shift) with the occasional weekend and overtime.
On the Job training.
Company Sponsored Pension.
Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Please feel free to send along a resume, or application, to any of the following places:

By Mail:
Human Resources, Connors Bros., A Division Of Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.
180 Brunswick Street, Blacks Harbour, N.B. E5H 1G6

By Website:

By clicking on the above “Apply” link.

Canning Fish Plant Workers – NOC 95107

April 20th, 2022 |

Purpose:

The positions listed under NOC Code 95107 are hourly paid positions in various departments throughout the facility. These positions are Heavy Labor positions so applicants can be expected to perform duties related to any and all heavy labor duties.

These positions can be responsible for unloading incoming fish from our fishing vessels as well as transporting the unloaded fish into our processing area for work. They may also be responsible for transporting both our canned goods, and company supplies, throughout the facility (our Plant/Processing areas in addition to our Warehouse areas) manually or through the use of powered equipment (lift trucks or hand lifts).

They can also be tasked with manually handling our frozen fish products, and manually handling our fresh fish products for freezing (for later production requirements). They can be tasked with sorting incoming fish by size, weight, and final destination according to daily production requirements. These positions can be responsible for weighing our canned products to ensure the proper weight specifications are met each day. These positions can be responsible for weighing, recording each weight, and packing our fish in ice. Lastly, these positions can be tasked with measuring, and dumping, ingredients into the hoppers of our mixing & grinding machines.

Duties:

Unloading fish from fishing vessels.
Transporting unloaded fish to processing work areas.
Transporting canned goods and company supplies throughout the facility.
Manually handling frozen fish for processing.
Manually handling fresh fish for freezing.
Sorting incoming fish by production requirements (size, weight, location).
Weighing canned goods to ensure weight requirements/specifications are met.
Weighing, recording, and packing fish into ice.

Requirements:

Must be physically capable of heavy labor.
Must be physically capable of lifting weights upwards of 50 lbs. frequently.
Must be physically capable of bending, crouching, and/or squatting frequently.
Must be physically capable of standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
Must be physically capable of pushing and/or pulling with a hand lift.
Must be physically capable of holding, lifting, and/or pushing fish products (both frozen and fresh).
Must be able to sort fish by daily specifications (weight, size, etc.).
Must be able to operate a company weight scale.
Must be able to record all documented weights in company logs (either by hand or with computerized equipment).

Working Conditions & Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with any combination of standing, sitting, walking, crouching, and/or squatting for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, lifting, pulling, and/or pushing weights upwards of 50 lbs. frequently during the duration of the shift can be expected. Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (depending on location within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on location within the facility).

Company Benefits:

Our 4-year Collective Agreement is in place to provide annual wage increases of 4%, 3%, 2%, & 2% over the next 4 years (2022 – 2025).
Overtime rates of 1.5x after 40 hours worked in a single week.
Employees are paid on a weekly basis.
Shift premium of an extra $0.75/hour after 3pm (Shift start time of 3pm or later).
Shift premium of an extra $1.00/hour after 11pm (Shift start time 11pm or later).
Twelve Company Paid Holidays each year.
Vacation Entitlement that increases with each year of service.
A Benefits Plan that allows employees to maintain all medical benefits during lay-off period(s).
Various work scheduling options (days, afternoons, and evenings).
Most positions within the facility are Monday – Friday (day shift) with the occasional weekend and overtime.
On the Job training.
Company Sponsored Pension.
Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Please feel free to send along a resume, or application, to any of the following places:

By Mail:
Human Resources, Connors Bros., A Division Of Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.
180 Brunswick Street, Blacks Harbour, N.B. E5H 1G6

By Website:

By clicking on the above “Apply” link.