Fish plant worker

Walcan Seafood Ltd. is located at Heriot Bay, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Fish plant worker. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift schedule encompasses shift times which include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours and Morning.

Employer Name: Walcan Seafood Ltd.
Position: Fish plant worker
No. of vacancies: 30
Salary: $20.00 hourly / 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Heriot Bay, BC

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 must inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets.
  • 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 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 will be responsible for inspecting products and packaging for defects, ensuring conformance to company standards, and performing corrective machine adjustments as needed.
  • The candidate must disjoint and remove the meat from lobsters or other crustaceans in preparation for canning or other processing.
  • The candidate will be responsible for recording production data.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must manually pack goods into bags, boxes, or other containers.
  • The candidate must transport raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the plant manually.

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 be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • 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 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, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

seafoodjobs@ptpimmigration.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- WAL-W24
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