Processing plant worker, fish

Variety Foods Ltd is located at Harbour Main, NL. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Processing plant worker, fish. 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 candidate must work the day shift as well as various shifts.

Employer Name: Variety Foods Ltd
Position: Processing plant worker, fish
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.00 hourly / 35 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Harbour Main, NL

Job Description

The candidate must cut, clean, and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing.
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 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.

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.
Candidate having experience is an asset.
The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate must be flexible.
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 be able to work in wet/damp conditions.

Experience and specialization

Field work location experience

The candidate must have previous work experience in Newfoundland.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience using fish cleaning and cutting machines, fish meal processing machines and fish products machines.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
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.