fish processing labourer

Fundy Island Lobster Ltd.; Wilsons Beach; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundy Island Lobster Ltd. in Wilsons Beach, NB is hiring for seasonal, full-time positions at the fish processing site. Training is provided; no prior experience required. Work is at a coastal facility with physical tasks and strict safety rules.

Responsibilities include unloading and transporting fish, using a forklift, weighing and packing, cleaning equipment, and sorting by species. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods; no remote work.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training will be provided.

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.

Job description

Job details

• Location Wilsons Beach , NB E5E 1T2
• Salary 18.28 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible

Experience

No experience (will train)

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

• 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

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for youths
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Support for Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Supports for visible minorities
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-24

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