Fish plant labourer

Wedgeport Lobsters Limited, located in Lower Wedgeport, NS B0W 2B0. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Fish plant labourer. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Seasonal employment or a full-time job. The assigned Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On-call, Flexible hours, and Overtime may include shift timings.

Employer Name: Wedgeport Lobsters Limited
Position: Fish plant labourer
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full-time
Location: Lower Wedgeport, NS B0W 2B0

Also hiring: General labourer – manufacturing

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for unloading fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transporting them to the work area by hand.
  • The candidate must use a forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels.
  • The candidate will be responsible for transporting fish and shellfish to the work area.
  • The candidate must condition fish fillets for wrapping or freezing.
  • The candidate must weigh fish or shellfish, record the weight, and pack the fish in ice.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cleaning machines and immediate work areas.
  • The candidate must measure and dump ingredients into the hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
  • The candidate must sort fish according to species, weight, and destination.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must be flexible.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The candidate must be able to work in cold/refrigerated and wet/damp conditions.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By email

seafoodjobs@ptpimmigration.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- WEDG-FPL25
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