Fish processing labourer

JobsMedia.io; Rimouski; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in Rimouski, Quebec is seeking workers for seafood processing. The role involves unloading fish and shellfish from fishing vessels, transporting them to the work area, and handling packaging tasks in a cold, wet environment.

Responsibilities include using forklifts, weighing catch, preparing filets, and ensuring products are packed in ice. The job may involve repetitive heavy lifting with long standing hours, under a flexible schedule that includes mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.

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
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

• 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
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials

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
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience
• Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 30 to 60 hours per week