Company:
Sawmill Bay Shellfish Company Ltd
Details:
Company: Sawmill Bay Shellfish Company Ltd.
Business information:Production, processing, sales and distribution of shellfish ---primarily oysters and clams.
Business address: Farm base: 1798 Hyacinthe Bay Road, Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0
Work Location: Heriot Bay, Quadra Island
Type of Employment: Full Time–Seasonal
Work site environment: Odours, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Outdoors, Wet/damp
Estimated Start Date: March 15th, 2019
This is a seasonal position from March 15th, 2019 to December 15th, 2019 (9 months)
Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly, 40 hours per week
Benefits:Dental and Extended Medical insurance provided. Accommodation on a discounted rate is also provided.
Job Description:
Unload shellfish from fishing vessels and transport them by hand or forklift truck to work area
Grading, tumbling, sorting and harvesting of oysters and clams
Transport shellfish to work area
Wash shellfish and pack shellfish in ice
Clean machines and immediate work areas
Sort shellfish according to size
Important Information:
-Work schedule will start at 7:30 AM and end at 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.Except for beach work which will occur approx. 2 days a week and hours will be on function with the tide times. Beach work where the labourers will sort the shellfish to be transported to work area. Paid overtime if required.
-Workers must be aware that there will be work in the ocean and must be very careful of their surroundings
Qualifications & Experience:
Requirements:
-Education: Not required
-Experience: Experience in this sector is an asset
-Workers must be fit and active, must be used to working outdoors and in all types of weather
-Ability/experience with working on boats in all types of weather, and knowledge of common knots is a great asset
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye coordination
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Remote location