Fish processing labourer

Deep Harbour Lobster Seafood Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Job summary

Deep Harbour Lobster Seafood Ltd. is seeking an on-site Fish Processor to join our team. You will unload fish and shellfish from vessels, operate a forklift, and transport seafood to designated work areas.

Responsibilities include weighing, packing on ice, and ensuring cleanliness of machines and work areas. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment in Canada.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; training provided.
• On-site position requiring physical stamina and reliability.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload fish and shellfish from vessels and move them to the work area.
• Operate forklift to transport unloaded seafood.
• Transport seafood to work areas and maintain clean work environment.
• Prepare fish fillets for wrapping or freezing.
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weights and pack on ice.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Measure and add ingredients into hoppers of mixing/grinding machines.
• Sort fish by species, weight and destination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Forklift operation

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan