Produce Handler - Pick Packer

Premierfresh; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia is seeking Produce Handlers (Pick Packers) with machine operation experience to join our Epping Operations team in Melbourne. We currently have full-time positions available for an immediate start.

Responsibilities include machine operation, order fulfilment to customer specs, labeling, and adherence to health, safety and wellbeing processes. Candidates should be physically fit and able to handle manual tasks; weekend work and early shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machines in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to start at 6 am and work weekends.
• Pick/packing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and basic literacy/numeracy skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment per procedures.
• Fulfil orders according to customer specs, including quality checks.
• Labeling specifications and preparation of Value-Added Batch (VAB).
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Food Safety processes as directed by Supervisor.
• Learn and operate required warehouse machinery.

Skills

Machine operation

Weekend shifts

Early morning shifts

Pick/packing experience

Interpersonal skills

Literacy and numeracy

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics,Operations

About Premier Fresh Australia
Premier Fresh Australia is one of the nation’s leading fresh produce supply chain companies, delivering high-quality fruit and vegetables to customers both locally and internationally. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and collaboration, we’re proud to offer a workplace that values and supports its people.

You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you’re a good fit and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

We are seeking motivated and capable Produce Handlers (Pick Packers) with machine operation experience to join our Epping Operations team.

We currently have Full-Time positions available for an immediate start.

As a Produce Handler your key responsibilities will include.

• Machine Operation; proper usage of all machinery and equipment.
• Order Fulfilment; preparing product in accordance with appropriate procedures and customer specifications including quality control, grading, pre-packing, weighing, and assembling.
• Understand the specifications relating to labeling produce. The accurate and complete preparation and receipt of Value-Added Batch (VAB).
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and Food Safety processes & procedures as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Competency to learn and operate the required warehouse machinery.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role you will have the following capabilities:

• Previous experience with machine operation is required.
• Flexible to work early morning shifts (6 am start).
• Availabilityforweekend work.
• Previous pick/packing experience is highly regarded.
• Possesses and uses good interpersonal, communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• General awareness, interest and understanding of health safety and wellbeing practices.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties safely.