fish processing labourer

Work site environment

• Noisy
• 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
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available
• Work Term : Seasonal
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 60 hours per week