Fish processing plant labourer

Location: Paspebiac

Work Term:

Seasonal

Work Language:

English or French

Hours:

30 to 60 hours per week

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:

No experience (will train)
Work site environment    Odours
Cold/refrigerated
Wet/damp
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
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
Weight handling    Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability    Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Employment terms options    Early morning
Evening
Morning
Employment terms options    To be determined
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Financial benefits    As per collective agreement
Other benefits    Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site housing options
Parking available
Variable or compressed work week
Support for youths    Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people    Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers    Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination