Fish Processing Labourer

North Nova Seafoods; North East Point; On-site; CAD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Job summary

North Nova Seafoods is looking for dedicated workers for a seasonal position in North East Point, Nova Scotia. Candidates will unload fish and shellfish from vessels, transport them to the work area, and perform various tasks requiring physical stamina and attention to detail.

No formal education is needed, and the company is willing to train. Health benefits and flexible scheduling options are available. Apply through the Canada Job Bank for this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy loads.
• Willingness to work in cold and wet environments.
• Available for shift or on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand.
• Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight, and pack in ice.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Sort fish according to species, weight, and destination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Gloves

Job description

Wage: $19.00 hourly

Hours: Seasonal

Additional Scheduling Information: Full Time

Positions Available: 5

Experience: Will train

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities

This job must be applied for via the Canada Job Bank: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49652449