Fish plant worker

Icewater Seafoods based in Arnold’s Cove, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Fish plant worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call and Morning. The position of Fish plant worker has received approval from the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Icewater Seafoods
Position: Fish plant worker
No. of vacancies: 40
Salary: $19.36 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Arnold’s Cove, NL

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for cutting and weighing fish fillets according to specifications.
  • The candidate must cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
  • 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 scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets, and remove scrap parts with a knife.
  • 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 set up and operate machines to can, bag, box, or otherwise package fish and seafood products.
  • The candidate must set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products.
  • 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 English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should have effective 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 on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- ICE-WORKER
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