Packing and Admin Assistant in Wyndham

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Packing and Administration Assistant is a diverse role responsible for administrative support and packing responsibilities. This role works closely with the Logistics, HR & Compliance Manager and Packing Shed Foreman. AWARD: Horticulture Award

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Starting Level 2, with the ability to move to level 3 after training

REMUNERATION: Commensurate with skills, experience, qualifications and responsibilities.

HOURS: Flexibility is required. 30-38 hours per week (4-6 days per week)

COMMENCEMENT DATE: end March or beginning April 2027

TIMEFRAME: until mid-October (must commit to entire season - 6 months).

REPORTS TO: Logistics, HR & Compliance Manager

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative/Logistics:

• Working closely and support the Logistics, HR & Compliance Manager
• Competency in Microsoft Office products (excel / word / outlook / web browsers)
• Assist with preparing loads, including stocktake, load set up, arranging labelling (high attention to detail needed)
• Independently load trailers (problem solving skills required)
• Ability to communicate with all staff on the property.
• Support with quality assurance programs (Freshcare/HARPS/SEDEX/myBMP).
• General office and administration duties

Packing:

• Working closely with the Packing Shed Foreman and Forklift Operators - Support Packing Shed
• Pack Fruit and Vegetables
• Encourage and promote efficiency in sheds
• Support packing shed foreman where necessary
• Assist with general packing administration
• Assist with forklift operations

Quality Assurance

• Adhere to strict HARPS, Freshcare and SEDEX quality assurance systems
• Other general duties as required WHS:
• Adhere to and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Comply with Inductions, Training, Safe Work Procedures and Policies.
• Use the Safe Ag Systems app.
• Report any hazards.
• Participate in workplace health and safety improvements wherever possible.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

• Attention to detail
• Initiative (be able to manage own tasks efficiently)
• Leadership skills
• Administration experience (Experience with general Microsoft and Google Applications)
• Physically fit and able.
• Positive & can-do attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES

• Manual drivers licence.
• Forklift ticket/license (or willing to obtain prior to state date)
• First Aid Training (preferred but not essential).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants must be able to commit for entire season.
• Applicants must have their own vehicle to get to and from work
• Accommodation support is available upon request.
• Ceres Farm has previously sponsored applicants (and we have DAMA).
• state if you are an Australian Resident OR if you have a valid working visa (or willing to obtain) confirm you can work the entire time confirm you understand where Kununurra is and its remoteness

Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.