fish processing plant labourer

Government of Canada; Seldom-Little Seldom; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking individuals to unload and handle fish and shellfish. The role requires physical stamina to transport heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks in a noisy and cold environment. Candidates must possess good interpersonal skills and be reliable team players. Training will be provided for all necessary tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to handle and transport fish and shellfish.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks, including standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels.
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities Tasks

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
• 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
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player