Fish Processing Labourer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the seafood industry is seeking seasonal workers in Beaver River, NS. The positions involve unloading and handling fish and shellfish, requiring physical strength and teamwork. The job offers wage of $18 per hour with potential for overtime and a dental plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Qualifications

• No formal education required, will train.
• Strong ability to handle heavy loads and repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload fish and shellfish from vessels and transport.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Sort fish according to species, weight, and destination.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Flexible

Efficient interpersonal skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Wage: $18.00 hourly

Hours: Seasonal

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 20

Job Description

• 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?

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Duration of employment: Seasonal

Language of work: English

Hours of work: 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