Fish processing labourer

Kibbi; Lower Shag Harbour; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada is seeking a seasonal fish processing worker to unload, transport, weigh, and sort fish and shellfish on site. Training is provided; no prior experience or formal education is required. You will operate a forklift, handle heavy loads, and work in a cold, wet environment with early shifts and potential overtime.

Ideal candidates are reliable, flexible, and team players who can stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks safely. Language of work is English.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• No formal education required; training provided to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Experience

• No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Durée de l'emploi: Saisonnier
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 to 60 hours per week