INFORMATION:
Ashbern Farms is a premium producer of fresh strawberries throughout the year growing winter strawberries in the Glasshouse Mountains. We pride ourselves in delivering consistently high quality berries through good farming practices. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and share the passion we have of farming.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and direct a team of packers, quality checkers and roustabouts in the packing shed.
• Train and develop new staff.
• Ensure that company standards, records and processes are maintained.
• Ensure OH&S requirements as well as company policies are adhered to.
• Ensure attention to detail is maintained throughout the enterprise.
• Measure and maintain productivity levels.
• Communicate with the picking supervisors about size and quality requirements or badly picked trays.
• Communicate with the farming manager regarding estimated picking volumes.
• Manage stock levels of packaging materials.
• Ability to work autonomously taking initiative to plan and monitor work.
• Deal with clients, suppliers and employees professionally.
Skills:
• Demonstrate experience in manageing a packing shed.
• Good communication skills.
• Good numerical and record keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
Ashbern Farms is a premium producer of fresh strawberries throughout the year growing winter strawberries in the Glasshouse Mountains. We pride ourselves in delivering consistently high quality berries through good farming practices. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and share the passion we have of farming.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and direct a team of packers, quality checkers and roustabouts in the packing shed.
• Train and develop new staff.
• Ensure that company standards, records and processes are maintained.
• Ensure OH&S requirements as well as company policies are adhered to.
• Ensure attention to detail is maintained throughout the enterprise.
• Measure and maintain productivity levels.
• Communicate with the picking supervisors about size and quality requirements or badly picked trays.
• Communicate with the farming manager regarding estimated picking volumes.
• Manage stock levels of packaging materials.
• Ability to work autonomously taking initiative to plan and monitor work.
• Deal with clients, suppliers and employees professionally.
Skills:
• Demonstrate experience in manageing a packing shed.
• Good communication skills.
• Good numerical and record keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
