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 the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.
The Costa Berry Category is at the forefront of genetic growing and innovation. We export to some of the most demanding markets in the world, so food safety is paramount. In all that we grow, we are committed to sustainable production and growing.
People are at the heart of the Costa business and across our regions we are a major employer with more than 6,000 workers during our peak seasons.
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 and operational efficiency.
What You Will Be Doing
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Prioritise efficiencies of pack line, packing staff and pack shed procedures (from unloading fruit to dispatch of fruit) to ensure maximum quality and yield
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Develop and implement new procedures in line with WHS and QA specifications
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Tracking and reporting of packing performance and wastage
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Performance management of pack shed employees
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Ensure WHS and QA standards are always adhered to
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Perform service and maintenance of pack line equipment (Technical Support will provide)
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Constant pack line and employee monitoring whilst the pack lines are in operation
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Communicate regularly with Harvest team regarding fruit quality and quantity.
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Ensure daily, weekly, monthly analysis of dispatch, SOH & stock control
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Organise dispatch and truck loading, following costumer’s requirements and paperwork’s
About You
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Experience in a fruit packing operation - desirable
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Working knowledge of cool room management
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Experience or a keen interest in the horticulture and produce industry.
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Demonstrated strong leadership skills – ability to lead a team to success
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Ability to listen and communicate effectively & relate to a wide variety of cultures
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Ability to identify opportunities to maximise efficiencies
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Awareness and respect for compliance, food safety, and quality assurance requirements
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Excellent planning and organisation skills - ability to take responsibility and time manage.
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Strong computer skills - specifically word & excel
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Driver’s licence
What we offer:
- Costa harvest trail – ability to transfer and travel between sites as the season changes!
- Access to clean toilets, drinking water and free on-site car parking
- Full-Training provided for all tasks creating work flexibility and consistency
- Celebrate Cultural Days (Occasional BBQ's and Free Drinks)
- Paid in line with the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement
- Free Access to an Employee Assistant Program
- Opportunities for Learning, Development, and progression
- Make new friends, learn new skills, learn about new cultures. Costa is a diverse organisation - we have people from all walks of life
- Values based organisation – Costa has culture of CARE
What You Get In Return
This is a casual position, however, team members who demonstrate strong performance and a positive contribution may have the opportunity to transition into other roles on the farm as Costa continues to grow and expand operations following the busy harvest season.
To learn more about Costa - Check out “Costa Well Grown” at https://vimeo.com/333655457
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application. All applications will be assessed through a merit-based recruitment process.
To apply you will need the following:
- A copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate with photo ID.
After you have submitted, please keep an eye on your emails, as this is how we will communicate with you regarding the progress of your application.
Shortlisted candidates will be to attend an interview. The recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a suitable date and time.
