Work type: Full time
Salary: $63,000 - $74,999
Location: 38 Byrnes Road, Woorinen VIC 3588
Classification: Farming, Horticulture
Cutri Fruit Trusco
A tremendous opportunity is on offer for someone with the skills, desire and drive to be part of our dynamic team. We are an organisation that thinks outside the square and believe that the person we seek can come from a wide range of backgrounds.
About us
Cutri Fruit is a third generation family owned and operated business and one of Australia's largest grower, packer and marketer of fresh nectarines, peaches, plums and avocados. We are based in North West Victoria (Swan Hill) in the heart of Australia’s “food bowl” with a great reputation for delivering high quality fruit and leading innovation in the industry.
About the role
Cutri Fruit requires a Primary Products Inspector
This position is full-time, and may be required to work shifts, including weekends.
This position reports to the Factory Manager.
- Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
- Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
- Testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
- Ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
- Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
- Advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
- Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
- May initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations
- Inspecting import and export documentation
- Understanding of biosecurity protocols
Skills / Experience required (key competencies, must haves):
- A proven record of skills and knowledge in agriculture/horticulture;
- Have considerable experience, fundamental knowledge and skills in farm operation;
- Trustworthy person who can be relied upon;
- Able to analyse and solve problems
- Be a responsible person who can work in a team environment;
- Enthusiastic, professional attitude and understanding of the objectives of the business
Skill Level:
- At least Cert III or IV or equivalent OR 3 years employment experience as a primary products inspector with relevant formal training OR 5 years employment experience as a primary products inspector with no formal training
Salary being offered is between $63,000 to $75,000 dependent on experience.
Sponsor Business Name: Cutri Fruit Trusco
Sponsor ACN: 661 315 939
Sponsor Contact Name: Gaethan Cutri
Sponsor Contact Phone: 03 5037 6661
Website: https://www.cutrifruit.com.au/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $63,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Experience:
- produce inspection or quality assurance: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
