Fish-Processing Plant Labourer

Fish-Processing Plant Labourer

Posted on September 23, 2024 by St. Mary's Bay Fisheries Inc.
St. Mary's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Job Sector: Farm, Agriculture & Forestry
Term of Employment: Seasonal
Total Views: 216
Duration: 13 calendar days (10 business days)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/newfoundland-and-labrador/st-marys/640537980/fish-processing-plant-labourer/
Seasonal
Application end: Nov 22, 2024 Shortlist
Job Description

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
  • Apply chemicals
  • Operate cleaning machines
  • Transport items throughout plant using powered equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Chemical cleaning equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Overtime required

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Gloves
  • Mask

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Other benefits

  • Parking available