Hospitality and Retail Change you Career

Closing Date: 11 Jun 2015
Are you currently working in the Hospitality or Retail industries and looking for a career change? Have you ever considered working in horticulture?
At our Flavorite Tatura VIC site we are in an exceptional stage of growth and are seeking entry level team leaders and team members for a variety of roles across several key departments.
We value and seek applicants with transferrable skills, where experience gained in process driven, customer service based industries such as retail or hospitality, have seen new Team Members and Team Leaders hit the ground running in our business.
Who are we?
Flavorite is the largest Australian glasshouse producer of fresh fruit and vegetables and a leader in the Horticulture Industry. We have an innovative approach to farming and are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities.
We are committed to supporting great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
With several sites located across Victoria, the roles are based at our Tatura location and currently employs over 300 employees.
About the Opportunities:
Flavorite Tatura are looking for passionate and motivated applicants seeking to get a foot in the door and develop their career or gain experience in the field of horticulture. We have a variety of roles on offer across our Harvest (Picking), Crop Care and Production (Packing) divisions.
At Flavorite, we provide new team members with a full onboarding and training program to set them up for success.
The Crop Care Team is responsible for the management, care and cultivation of crops and ensuring the Crop Care tasks are completed in line with the relevant KPIs and quality requirements for the specific crop.
The Harvest (Picking)Team is responsible for managing all resources to ensure the implementation of the picking strategies are undertaken to achieve budgeted production levels and quality KPIs
The Production (Packing) team is responsible for ensure that all packing functions are completed meeting speed and quality measures required for our customer orders.
The successful candidate/s will have:

• An interest in gaining experience or developing their career in horticulture
• Positive and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Be comfortable in participating in and providing training
• Process driven and able to follow instructions
• An understanding and appreciation of safe working practices
• Experience with Microsoft products (Team Leader roles)

A background in hospitality or retail is regarded, but not essential. At Flavorite we believe our entry level Team Leader or Team Member roles will suit candidates who have great communication skills, are reliable and responsible, and who are motivated to further develop their skills in a new and growing industry.
Flavorite Tatura
Located in Tatura VIC, within an area called the Goulburn Valley, also known as Australia's food bowl, the region is abundant with orchards, wineries, produce makers and river networks. Our expanding Tatura location is currently 21.5 Hectares and continuing to grow with an additional Glasshouse and new Packing Facility under construction and operational in 2024, that will lead to further opportunities in our business.
Why work for Flavorite?

• We work with the latest technology and highly value continuous improvement
• We love to share our knowledge and develop our team to offer a long-term career
• We have a variety of crops to increase your knowledge of Horticulture
• We are the leading Australian glasshouse producer
• We value training, safety, and our people
• We have a great team in a fun and friendly environment

How to Apply
If you believe that you are a great fit for our roles, we look forward to you submitting your application.