Fish processing labourer

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: No experience (will train)

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Tasks

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
• 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

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
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

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.)
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week