Machine operator - fish processing

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 30 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: No experience (will train)

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other Benefits

• On-site housing options

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)