Fish-processing plant worker

Hermitage Processing Inc. Hermitage NL; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing options

Parking available

Wellness program

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Dental plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

RRSP

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Hermitage Processing Inc. Hermitage NL is seeking an entry-level seafood processor to join our on-site team in Newfoundland. Training will be provided; no prior experience required. You will work at the physical location with a focus on filleting, weighing, packing and quality checks on fish and shellfish.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, reliability and ability to handle repetitive tasks in a cold, wet environment. On-site housing options and transportation are noted in benefits.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and train for entry level seafood processing.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stay physically active.

Responsibilities

• Cut fillets
• Cleaning & trimming
• Fillet inspection
• Forklift transport
• Scale removal
• Fish transport
• Defect check
• Machine adjustment
• Can/packaging setup
• Weighing & ice packing
• Ingredient measurement

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Fish cleaning machine

Fish products machine

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

WORK SETTING

• Willing to relocate

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

FIELD WORK LOCATION EXPERIENCE

• Newfoundland

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Fish cleaning and cutting machine
• Fish products machine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

BENEFITS

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