Fish Processing Labourer

North Nova Seafoods; Municipality of the District of Barrington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Nova Seafoods is seeking workers for a seasonal role in Nova Scotia. Wages are $19.00 CAD per hour with hours ranging 30 to 60 per week. No prior experience or formal education required; training will be provided.

The positions are 5 in number and require English language skills. Work term is seasonal and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Applicants must be able to handle a physically demanding environment, stand for long periods, and work in cold/refrigerated conditions as

Qualifications

• No experience (will train).
• No degree, certificate or diploma.
• Work language: English.
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week.

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

Job description

Wage: $19.00 hourly

Hours: Seasonal

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 5

Experience: No experience (will train)

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: No 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

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
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Government programs

• Recognized employer

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