fish plant worker

Walcan Seafood Ltd; Heriot Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a physically demanding role in seafood processing. This position involves cutting, cleaning, and packaging fish or seafood products, requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment, handling various tasks from unloading seafood to operating machinery. The role offers on-site training and is perfect for team players who thrive in a fast-paced, physically engaging setting. Join this innovative firm and contribute to the quality and efficiency of seafood processing while enjoying the camaraderie of a supportive team.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• No formal education required; will train on the job.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood for processing.
• Unload fish and shellfish and transport them to the work area.
• Operate machines for packaging fish and seafood products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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

Responsibilities

• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• 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
• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
• Record production information
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Other benefits