Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Noisy
Odours
Cold/refrigerated
Wet/damp
Outdoors

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
Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing
Record production information
Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Flexibility
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Employment terms options

Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Overtime available

Other benefits

Free parking available
Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

fish and seafood plant worker

fish and seafood plant worker

Job Overview

Company Overview

Job Description

Work site environment

Tasks

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Weight handling

Own tools/equipment

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Employment terms options

Employment terms options

Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for youths

Support for Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Job Details

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