About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Odours. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp. Tasks: Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications. Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing. Inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets. Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife. Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing. Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required. Disjoint and remove meat from lobsters or other crustaceans preparatory to canning or further processing. 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. Sort fish according to species, weight and destination. Field work location experience: Newfoundland. Equipment and machinery experience: Fish canning and cooking machine. Fish cleaning and cutting machine. Fish meal processing machine. Fish products machine. Fish smoker and dehydrator. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.