Fish-processing plant worker

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
• Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
• 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
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines

Field work location experience

• Newfoundland

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fish cleaning and cutting machine
• Fish products machine

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours

Experience

• No experience (will train)

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers