Fish processing plant labourer
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment
- Odours
- Cold/refrigerated
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
Tasks
- Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
- Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
- Transport fish and shellfish to work area
- Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
- Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
- Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
- Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Overtime required
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week