Fish processing plant labourer

• Work Term: Seasonal


• Work Language: English or French


• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week


• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma


• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
• Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
• 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
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
• Monitor quality and production levels