fish processing labourer

GREEN SEAFOODS LTD.Burin, NLJob Bankpublished 09/04/2026

START DATE: APRIL 2027

Overview Languages

English

Education

  • 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

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

ResponsibilitiesTasks

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

Additional informationWork conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

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

  • 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.)
  • 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
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)

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

Support for mature workers

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Who can apply for this job?

*You can apply if you are:*

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

*Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada*. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to applyDirect Apply

jobs@greenseafoods.com

By phone

709-583-2670 Between 09:00 AM and 05:00 PM

By fax

709-583-2804

In person

6 dock laneBurin, NLA0E 1E0Between 09:00 AM and 03:00 PM

Include this reference number in your application

BURIN2027

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $17.96 per hour

Work Location: In person