Fish processing plant labourer

Poseidon \"les Poissons et Crustacés\"Inc; Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Job summary

Poseidon \"les Poissons et Crustacés\"Inc in Quebec is seeking a seasonal worker for fish and shellfish processing. No experience required; on-the-job training provided. Tasks include unloading from vessels, operating a forklift, weighing and packing in ice, and maintaining clean work areas.

Willing to relocate to Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan; shift options include mornings, evenings and weekends. Typical hours range from 30 to 60 per week, with flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Seasonal employment term.

Responsibilities

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport by hand to the work area.
• Use forklift to move unloaded fish and shellfish from vessels.
• Transport fish and shellfish to the work area.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack 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.
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

No degree required

Tools

Forklift operation

Weighing scales

Industrial cleaning

Job description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: No experience (will train)

Work site environment

• Odours
• 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
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination