Seafood Plant Labourer Temporary

Seafood Plant Labourer – Newfoundland
Quin-Sea Fisheries, a division of Royal Greenland, is a leading fish processing company based in Newfoundland and Labrador that has provided quality North Atlantic Seafood to markets around the globe for over 38 years. Quin-Sea operates six seafood-processing facilities in the province with a wide array of local species.
Currently, we’re recruiting for 240 Seafood Plant Labourer’s in our Old Perlican, Cape Broyle and Southern Harbour facilities for the 2027 season. Contract durations will be 6 months. Successful candidates may be required to work at all three locations depending on product availability.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, process, pack and prepare seafood products relating to the production line
• Unload product from fishing vessels and transport by hand or forklift to plant
• Verify and log slips from vessel into system once offloaded
• Transport supplies and packaging materials throughout plant area manually or with forklift
• Detailed clean-up and maintenance of plant and equipment to ensure environment is sterile for food preparation, processing, storage, and packaging.
• Conduct quality inspections on products to ensure conformance to company’s standards by performing manual and automated checks
• Other duties throughout plant as needed
• Other duties throughout our operations as needed

Education and Qualifications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous industry, factory, Q/A, or professional cleaning experience considered an asset
• Previous forklift experience considered an asset
• Good verbal communication skills to maintain open dialogue
• Reliable, punctual and ability to meet tight timelines
• Work independently and with minimal supervision
• Have a strong work ethic and “Can Do” attitude
• Attention to detail
• Able to work flexible hours as required
• English language skills required

Other Job Information
• Constantly lifting or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time
• Good dexterity
• Working in a loud, damp, fast-paced environment

The successful applicant will have good communication skills, good dexterity, the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. On-site accommodations will be provided for the duration of the season, if needed.
If you wish to be a part of an organization and corporate culture that encourages success, please submit your detailed resume referencing Seafood Plant Labourer 2027 to [email protected]
We thank you all for your interest but only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Salary: $17.60 per hour
Quin-Sea Fisheries Head Office
4th Floor, 10 Fort William Place
St. John’s, NL
A1C 1K4