fish processor

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Fish canning and cooking machine.
• Fish cleaning and cutting machine.
• Fish meal processing machine.
• Fish products machine.
• Fish smoker and dehydrator.
• Roe processing machines.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

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 9 kg (20 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• 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.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• 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:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• 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:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of vi