Forklift Operators and Packers

Rombola Family Farms; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Progressive, vibrant business

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms, based in Brisbane, is seeking casual Forklift Operators and Packers to support order preparation and dispatch. The role involves handling produce, loading/unloading, packing, labeling, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Successful candidates will be able to lift up to 15kg, work in a fast-paced environment, and have flexible hours with weekend work encouraged. Join a vibrant family-run business focused on sustainable produce and community values.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 15kg and handle carts/fruit
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
• Flexibility in hours and weekend availability
• Good written and verbal communication with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move cartons and fruit.
• Assist in packing and labelling orders.
• Assess quality of incoming fruit and storage suitability.
• Perform outgoing quality checks before despatch.

Skills

Forklift operation

Packing

Quality inspection

Stock rotation

Food safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for Forklift Operators and Packers to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms team based in Brisbane, QLD.

About the role:

This is a Casual role. The Packer /Forklift Operator assist in the preparation and dispatch of all orders at Rombola Family Farms.

Key accountabilities include:

• Ability to drive a forklift
• Stacking cartons/fruit up to 15kg when repacks are necessary.
• Assess quality of incoming fruit for storage.
• Undertake outgoing quality assessment of all orders prior to despatch.
• Assist in picking and labelling of orders.
• Understand and manage stock rotation and storage, ensuring our customers receive high quality fresh produce daily.
• Understand and maintain food safety requirements.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Ability to lift up to 15kg to meet role requirements.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, ability to work weekends highly desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High Level of attention to detail.

In return we offer you:

• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

More information:

For more information, please email **@rombolafamilyfarms.com.au. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au