Job DescriptionJob Title: Tannery Worker – Fur Dressing & Hide Processing
Location: Canada (Candidates must be willing to relocate to Canada)
Job Type: Full-Time | Overseas Employment
Industry: Leather / Tannery / Fur Processing
Job Overview
We are hiring experienced Fur Processing Machine Operators / Tannery Technicians for a reputed fur processing facility in Canada. The candidate will be responsible for operating fleshing and shaving machines, processing animal hides, maintaining machinery, and ensuring product quality standards. The role requires experience working with various animal skins and tannery processes.
Key Responsibilities
Operate fleshing and shaving machines for processing animal hides.
Control hide thickness and ensure uniform shaving during processing.
Handle different animal species including fox, wolf, bear, beaver, otter, and similar hides.
Perform machine setup, operation, and minor repairs.
Feed and operate different processing machines in the production line.
Inspect hides and finished products to maintain quality standards.
Identify machine issues and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors or mechanics.
Sharpen circular blades used in processing machines.
Transport materials such as fibers and hides between work areas.
Maintain cleanliness of machines and work areas.
Investigate machine stoppages and assist in troubleshooting.
Train and support other workers when required.
Salary
Requirements
Education: Minimum secondary school education
Experience: Minimum 3 years (36 months) of relevant experience in tannery / hide processing / machine operation
Knowledge of tannery processes, fur finishing, or skinning preferred
Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions
English proficiency required
Work Conditions
Physically demanding work environment
Repetitive tasks with attention to detail
Standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods
Ability to handle loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Fast-paced environment with noise and dust exposure
Key Skills
Machine operation
Hide shaving and thickness control
Quality inspection
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Troubleshooting machine stoppages
Teamwork and reliability
Requirements-Education: Some secondary school is required. -Experience: A minimum of 36 months of experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided. -Must take direction and abide by safety rules Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: repetitive tasks, physically demanding, attention to detail, sitting, standing for extended periods, ability to distinguish colors, large workload, handling heavy loads, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, fast-paced environment. Personal Suitability: accurate, judgement, team player, efficient interpersonal skills, reliability, initiative, organized, dependability. Work Site Environment: noisy and dusty Weight Handling: up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Language: English is required