fish processing plant 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
• 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
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Pack, weigh and stack bound and finished products on pallet for shipment
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Check fish fillets to determine optimal number and size of fillet sections, cut sections according to specifications and place in container for weighing

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer