fish-processing plant worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Odours.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Wet/damp.

Tasks:

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications.
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
• Inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets.
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife.
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

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.) . Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.