About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Odours. Tasks: Load and off-load machines. Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions. Operate and feed a variety of machines. Clean machines and immediate work areas. Investigate machine stoppages. Adjust rotation and mixing action of vats according to state of pelts. Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards. Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulae. Prepare solutions to clean, dehair, pickle, oil or tan hides and skins. Remove flesh and loose hair from hides and pelts. Shave hides to uniform thickness. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Organized. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Other benefits: Free parking available.