Fish Plant Worker in British Columbia

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp
• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications
• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
• 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
• Record production information
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available