fish processing supervisor
Full job description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Cold/refrigerated
Outdoors
Noisy
Wet/damp
Tasks
Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Prepare production and other reports
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
Clean machines and immediate work areas
Record production information
Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
Use forklift to transport unloaded fish and shellfish from fishing vessels
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Attention to detail
Overtime required
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Reliability
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Wellness program
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Veterans
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities