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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/
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