Fish Plant Worker

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
• Transport fish and shellfish to work area
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)