Fish Plant Worker

L.J. Robicheau & Son Fisheries Limited

Wage:
$16.20 hourly
Hours:

Permanent

Additional Scheduling Information:

Full Time

Positions Available:
20

Experience:
Experience an asset

Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma

Job Description:

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English or French
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: Experience an asset

    • Work site environment

  • Odours
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Wet/damp

    • Work setting

  • Willing to relocate

    • 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
  • Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
  • Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
  • Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
  • 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
  • Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
  • Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

    • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

    • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

    • Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player

    • Screening questions

  • 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?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

    • Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Does not require Canadian work experience

    • Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

This job must be applied for via the Canada Job Bank
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/43476766