Fish Plant Worker

North Nova Seafoods; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for seasonal positions in seafood processing. This role involves operating machinery, recording production data, and ensuring the cleanliness of work areas. Ideal candidates will be flexible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment. Join a dynamic team where you can make a difference and contribute to the quality of seafood products. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No formal education required, will train candidates.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines for processing seafood products.
• Record production information and pack fish in ice.
• Clean machines and work areas regularly.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Wage: $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Hours: Seasonal

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 25

Job Description:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work Site Environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Tasks

• Record production information
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
• 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
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening Questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Will train

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous People

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

This job must be applied for via the Canada Job Bank: Job Posting