Heavy Duty Mechanic

Sasquatch Mountain Resort; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a physically demanding role. This position involves unloading and transporting fish and shellfish, ensuring they are conditioned and sorted properly. Candidates will benefit from on-the-job training and support initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and are flexible with shift work, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere while gaining valuable experience in the seafood industry.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in cold, wet environments.
• Must be reliable and flexible for shift or on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing.
• Sort fish according to species and weight.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Will train

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Experience: Will train

Work Environment:

• 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
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Available for shift or on-call work?
• Currently legally able to work in Canada?

Other Benefits:

• Free parking available

Support Initiatives:

• Provides awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training for newcomers and refugees
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training for Veterans and Indigenous workers
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training for visible minorities
• Provides awareness training for mature workers