Fish processing plant labourer

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Monitor quality and production levels

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site housing options

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

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

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination