• Work Term : Seasonal
• Work Language : English or French
• Hours : 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated
• Wet / damp

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
• 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
• Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing
• Record production information
• Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
• Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Field work location experience

• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

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
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available