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.Are you a skilled and safety-conscious individual looking to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, playing a vital role in creating sustainable agricultural solutions? We're seeking someone reliable and detail-oriented to join our team long term.About the Role:You will be assisting with a wide variety of activities that are centred around the assembly and construction of farm infrastructure. We are welcoming applicants with a forklift licence (high risk work licence - training can be provided for the right candidate).
- Long-term casual position with fulltime hours, during peak season.
- Heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
- Installation of greenhouse tunnels, high net installation and trellising
- Operate tractor with various implements
- Manual labouring tasks
- Use of handheld electric and petrol power tools
- Perform regular checks and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery as directed
- Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ensure all equipment is regularly washed down and cleaned according to set standards
- Work flexible shifts, workload, and weather dependent.
- Not suited to complete the 88 day visa requirements.
- A current manual driver's license
- Forklift license desired
- Experience operating farm equipment such as tractors
- Agricultural or Horticultural experience desired but not essential
- Good communication skills
- Good record keeping
- The ability to work well as a team
- The enthusiasm to learn new skills
- A great understanding of English (written and spoken)
- Good planning and time management to ensure set tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Punctual, reliable, and able to follow direction
- Flexible to work some weekends or nights when required
- All Costa Berries sites are classed as regional for Working Holiday 2nd and 3rd year visas
- 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