Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Noisy
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Odours
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Wet/damp
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Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications
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Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
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Inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets
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Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
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Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
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Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
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Transport fish and shellfish to work area
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Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
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Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing
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Record production information
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Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
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Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
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Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
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Clean machines and immediate work areas
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Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
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Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Overtime required
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
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.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.