Fish-processing plant worker

Hermitage Processing Inc. Hermitage NL; Hermitage-Sandyville; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing options

Parking available

Wellness program

Health benefits

Job summary

Hermitage Processing Inc. Hermitage NL is seeking workers for seasonal fish processing. Duties include cutting and weighing fillets, cleaning and trimming seafood, operating packing machines, and maintaining product quality.

A forklift is used to move seafood from vessels, and on-the-job training is provided. Work is performed in a cold, odourful environment with potential relocation; candidates should be physically capable, able to stand long hours, and have reliable transportation to

Qualifications

• No degree required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Willing to learn and follow processing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
• Inspect fish fillets to determine optimal number and size of fillets.
• Operate forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from vessels.
• Scrape, cut, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using a knife.
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Check products and packaging for defects and ensure conformance to standards; adjust machines as needed.
• Set up and operate canning, bagging, boxing, or packaging machines.
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack in ice.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing/grinding machines.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Fish cleaning machine

Fish products machine

Job description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 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

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets
• Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines

Field work location experience

• Newfoundland

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fish cleaning and cutting machine
• Fish products machine

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers