fish processing labourer

Canadian Seafood Processing Inc.; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in seafood processing is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This physically demanding role involves unloading fish and shellfish, transporting them to the work area, and ensuring they are properly conditioned for packaging. Candidates should be reliable team players with the ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks. The work environment can be cold and wet, requiring flexibility and manual dexterity. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential for this physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transport fish and shellfish from vessels to work area.
• Condition and pack fish, ensuring proper weight and cleanliness.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Flexibility

Reliability

Team Player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Work Site

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

Work Site Environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

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
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player