Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 02 - Agriculture and Fisheries Info

8808 Seafood Lander

M808
Field of application Seafood landers are employed by seafood processing plants that process fish, crustaceans or mollusks. Their tasks mainly take place on a commercial boat or on a wharf
Other job titles No other job title
Information specific to the trade Sections 256.2 and 256.3 of the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety stipulate that an operator of a fork lift truck must be at least 16 years old and must have undergone appropriate training.

830801 - Prepare the commercial fishing boat (trawler, lobster boat, etc.) for landing its catch? 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Good organizational skills

Tasks

  • Check the equipment.
  • Make sure all the materials required for landing the seafood products are available (bins, shovels, etc.).
  • Make sure all the equipment and products needed to clean the boat’s storage rooms and deck are available.
  • Make sure there is sufficient ice to preserve the products.

830802 - Unload the commercial fishing boat (trawler, lobster boat, etc.)? 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with standards of quality management.
  • Compliance with the captain’s orders
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Quick execution
  • Proper use of equipment
  • Respectful relations with crew members

Tasks

  • Obtain the captain’s authorization to go on board the ship.
  • Set up the necessary equipment to land seafood products. Optional task or competency
  • Place the fish, shrimp and other seafood products in the appropriate bins or activate the vacuum pump.
  • Activate the lifting platform or hoist to unload lobster or crab traps.
  • Weigh or count the seafood products (fish, crustaceans or mollusks). Optional task or competency
  • Ensure the preservation of the seafood products.
  • Have the captain sign the documents.

522 - Operate a lift truck Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of the maximum load capacity of lift truck and grasping attachments
  • Observance of traffic rules
  • Compliance with lift truck shutdown and start procedures
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Accurate interpretation of signalling instructions
  • Concern for pedestrian safety
  • Careful handling of merchandise, materials, products, etc.
  • Safe driving of lift truck

Tasks

  • Check that the lift truck and its accessories are working properly.
  • Install or remove grasping equipment.
  • Use the various driver safety devices: seat belt, screen doors, etc.
  • Start the lift truck.
  • Manoeuvre with the (loaded or empty) lift truck: move forward or backward, make forward or backward turns, check blind spots, etc.
  • Shut down the lift truck: put the engine in neutral, engage the parking brake, lower the loading device, etc.

721 - Help load or unload a vehicle Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Compliance with the loading plan
  • Proper use of materials-handling equipment
  • Safe driving of lift truck
  • Efficient work
  • Demonstration of ability to work in a team
  • Careful handling of merchandise

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge about the transport companies, delivery schedules, receiving or shipping docks, etc.).
  • Choose the materials-handling equipment in accordance with the form and weight of the merchandise.
  • Check the condition of the materials-handling equipment (dolly, hand truck, pallet truck, lift truck, etc.).
  • Take safety measures when loading or unloading: check access ramps, space, lighting, etc.
  • Check the cleanliness of the truck before starting to load and notify the person in charge of any problems.
  • Use materials-handling equipment (dolly, pallet truck, hand truck or lift truck) to place the raw materials, semi-finished or finished products in the vehicle.
  • Use materials-handling equipment (dolly, pallet truck, hand truck or lift truck) to unload the raw materials, semi-finished products or finished products from the vehicle.

830803 - Wash the ship after landing the seafood products 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with the captain’s orders
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of cleaning and disinfecting products
  • Respectful relations with crew members
  • Cleanliness

Tasks

  • Wash the storage rooms located in the ship’s hold with detergent, then rinse with water, disinfect and rinse again.
  • Wash the ship’s deck with detergent, then rinse with water, disinfect and rinse again.
  • Fill out administrative forms.
  • Detect various problems and notify the person in charge.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.