fish processing labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• 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.
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

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.