fish processing labourer

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand or forklift truck to work area
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
• Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
• Sort fish according to species, weight and destination

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player