Fish Processing Labourer

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

Job summary

A seafood processing company in Barrington, Nova Scotia is seeking individuals for a seasonal position. The role involves unloading and transporting fish, cleaning machinery, and weighing and packing seafood. No prior experience is needed, as training will be provided. Candidates must be reliable, flexible, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. Full-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained in fish handling and processing.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload fish and shellfish and transport to work area.
• Use forklift for transport.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Weigh and pack fish in ice.
• Clean machines and work areas.
• Sort fish by species, weight, and destination.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Wage:

$18.00 hourly

Hours:

Seasonal

Additional Scheduling Information:

Full Time

Positions Available:
10

Experience:
Will train

Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma

Job Description:

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

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

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
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Government programs

• Recognized employer
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week

This job must be applied for via the Canada Job Bank
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/44726229