Berry Packing & Facilities Supervisor

VA Recruitment; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSS Growers Pty Ltd in regional NSW is seeking a skilled Facility Supervisor to oversee packing sheds, cold rooms and storage areas for blueberries and blackberries. You will coordinate harvest planning, labour needs and daily packing schedules.

Responsibilities include food safety compliance, QA, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping and dispatch. The role requires AQF Cert III/IV with farm experience, strong teamwork and meticulous organisation.

Qualifications

• AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualification; 2 years in a farm role or 3 years with formal training or 5 years without formal training.
• Attention to detail and quick decision-making for quality issues and equipment faults.
• Proficiency in quality control and adherence to standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational skills for managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of packing sheds, grading lines, cold rooms and storage areas.
• Coordinate harvest planning, labour needs and packing schedules based on harvest volumes.
• Supervise farm workers and seasonal contractors in packing and facility operations.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, waste handling and berry-specific quality standards.
• Inspect sheds, cool rooms, equipment and arrange maintenance as required.
• Maintain stock levels of packaging materials and operational supplies.
• Supervise sorting, grading, packing and dispatch to meet quality standards.
• Monitor post-harvest handling including precooling and temperature control.
• Coordinate dispatch and transport of produce.
• Maintain records for production, volumes, and labour allocation for QA.
• Implement health and safety procedures and support audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Health and safety awareness

Education

AQF Cert III/Cert IV

Tools

QA/QC protocols

Job description

SSS Growers Pty Ltd in regional NSW is seeking a skilled Facility Supervisor to oversee packing sheds, cold rooms and storage areas for blueberries and blackberries. You will coordinate harvest planning, labour needs and daily packing schedules.

Responsibilities include food safety compliance, QA, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping and dispatch. The role requires AQF Cert III/IV with farm experience, strong teamwork and meticulous organisation.