Fish Processing Labourer

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking seafood company where you'll play a crucial role in handling and processing fish and shellfish. This seasonal full-time position offers hands-on training and the chance to work in a physically engaging environment. You'll be responsible for unloading and transporting seafood, ensuring quality by weighing and packing, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. Ideal for those who thrive in a team setting and enjoy physical work. With flexible hours and a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for anyone eager to dive into the seafood industry.

Benefits

Dental plan

Qualifications

• No formal education required, willing to train.
• Must have efficient interpersonal skills and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Clean machines and work areas.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Wage:

$18.00 hourly

Hours:

Seasonal

Additional Scheduling Information:

Full Time

Positions Available:
20

Experience:
Will train

Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma

Job Description:

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

Work site environment

• 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
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• 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/44138669