fish-processing plant labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Odours. Dusty. Wet/damp.

Tasks:

• Transport fish and shellfish to work area.
• 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.
• Operate forklift.
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife.

Security and safety:

Bondable.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Gloves.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

Day.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• 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.
• Does not require Canadian work experience.