Fish plant worker

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 30 to 70 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

NoisyOdoursDustyHotCold/refrigeratedWet/dampOutdoors

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Tasks

Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specificationsCut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processingInspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of filletsUnload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work areaUse forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vesselsScrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knifeTransport fish and shellfish to work areaCondition fish filets for wrapping or freezingCheck products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as requiredDisjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processingRecord production informationSet up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood productsSet up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood productsWeigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in iceClean machines and immediate work areasMeasure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machinesSort fish according to species, weight and destination

Field work location experience

New BrunswickNewfoundlandNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandQuebec

Equipment and machinery experience

Fish canning and cooking machineFish cleaning and cutting machineFish meal processing machineFish products machineShellfish processing machine

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationPublic transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingOvertime required

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

Free parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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