fish plant labourer
Posted on September 17, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Wedgeport Lobsters Limited
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Odours. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp. Tasks: Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area. Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels. 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. 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. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.- Location Lower Wedgeport, NSB0W 2B0
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00HOUR hourly / 30 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
- Starts as early as 2026-10-01
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3674681
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Odours
- Cold/refrigerated
- Wet/damp
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand to the work area
- Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
- 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
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
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-10-08
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