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Labourers in Fish Processing (9618)

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Nature of work

Labourers in this unit group perform clean-up, packaging, material handling and other elemental activities related to fish processing. They are employed in fish processing and packaging plants.

Fields of interest

  • Doing sports or physical activities
  • Working with your hands

Main duties

  • Labourers in fish processing perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Unload fish and shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand or forklift truck to work area in fish processing plant
  • - Immerse fresh fish fillets in brine solution to condition them for wrapping or freezing
  • - Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
  • - Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
  • - Clean work areas and equipment
  • - Transport supplies and packaging materials throughout plant and storage area manually or with powered equipment
  • - Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.

Main characteristics of the occupation

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Labourers in Fish Processing (9618)

Employment requirements

  • * Some secondary school education may be required.

Skill type

  • Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities

Skill level

  • Elemental

More information

  • * Progression to other occupations in the fish processing industry is possible with experience.

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