Trends Testers and graders work in fish and shellfish processing plants to make sure fish and shellfish meet required standards. You will also grade or sort raw materials or finished products and advise the supervisor of ingredient or product deficiencies. Working Conditions Fish and shellfish testers and graders carry out their duties in large cutting rooms equipped with hand tools, power machines, and conveyors.
Employment is moderately seasonal.
Fish and shellfish testers and graders occupy a very small part of the overall occupation group and statistics are not available for this group. Education and Training People in this group may need some high school education or a high school diploma. Union and non-union hourly rates are not available. Trends Labour market conditions for new entrants are poor. Most of the increase in employment will come in the fish and shellfish products industries.