Costa is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites, and invest in ongoing research and development._
- All of the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed, and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers_
In this role you will be responsible for the supervision of post-harvest operations, by ensuring the fruit is packed, cooled, and stored within benchmark times to maximise quality, yield, Packline and operational efficiency.
What You Will Be DoingEnsure daily, weekly, monthly analysis of dispatch, SOH & stock controlOrganize daily dispatch and truck loading, following costumer's requirements and paperwork'sFinalize end of the day reports and reconcile dataSupport Pack shed supervisor with admin documentations and recordsEnsure WHS and QA standards are always adhered toCommunicate regularly with Pack shed supervisor regarding fruit quality, quantity and start time.Prioritize efficiencies of pack line, packing staff and pack shed procedures to ensure maximum quality and yield, under Pack shed supervisor instructionsWhat we offerMinimum $30.05 per hour with potential to earn moreAll Costa Berries sites are classed as regional for Working Holiday 2nd and 3rd year visasCosta harvest trail - ability to transfer and travel between sites as the season changes!Access to clean toilets, drinking water and free on-site car parkingFull-Training provided for all tasks creating work flexibility and consistencyCelebrate Cultural Days (Occasional BBQ's and Free Drinks)Paid in line with the Costa Berries Enterprise AgreementFree Access to an Employee Assistant ProgramOpportunities for Learning, Development, and progressionMake new friends, learn new skills, learn about new cultures. Costa is a diverse organisation - we have people from all walks of lifeValues based organisation - Costa has culture of CAREAbout YouExperience in a fruit packing operation and or Warehouse - desirableAutomation and Mechanical understanding of pack lineDynamic person, with a sense of urgencyWorking knowledge of cool chain managementExperience or a keen interest in the horticulture and produce industry.Ability to work on your ownAbility to listen and communicate effectively & relate to a wide variety of culturesAbility to identify opportunities to maximise efficienciesAwareness and respect for compliance, food safety, and quality assurance requirementsExcellent planning and organisation skills - ability to take responsibility and time manage.Strong computer skills - specifically word & excelDriver's licenceForklift TicketWhat You Get in ReturnThis is a casual position, however those that are able to contribute positively to the team may have the opportunity to move to other roles on the farm as Costa continues to grow and expand its operations at the end of the busy harvest season.
How Will You Get Paid?You will be paid an hourly rate in accordance with the role you will be undertaking.Your hourly rate will be determined by the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement with pay rates higher than the Horticulture AwardWeekly pay every Thursday by Bank transferSuperannuation is paid in line with legislationA copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate with photo IDYou will be required to attend an interview; the recruitment team will be in touch to organise a suitable date and time.
