Cherry Packhouse Staff

Pure Pac Ltd; Cromwell Community; Presencial; NZD 25.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

End of season bonus

Food safety training

Descripción de la vacante

Pure Pac is hiring Packhouse Staff to join our team during the cherry harvest season. You will be part of the packing and processing team responsible for sorting, packing, and quality control of cherries, ensuring fast-paced accuracy, food safety, and high standards. The role supports delivery of premium cherries to customers.

End of season bonus of 1.5$ per hour worked is available if eligible. Prior experience in fruit packing is preferred, and ability to work in varying temperatures is

Formación

• Ability to identify and sort cherries accurately according to quality standards.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team.
• Flexibility to work in varying temperatures.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a packhouse setting.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect cherries for quality, size, and ripeness.
• Sort cherries according to grade and discard any defective fruits.
• Pack cherries into designated containers or packaging according to customer requirements.
• Label packages accurately and ensure they meet regulatory standards.
• Operate packing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Conduct basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment as and when required.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Stamina for standing

Team collaboration

Adaptability to temperatures

Food safety awareness

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

We are hiring Packhouse Staff to join our team at Pure Pac during the cherry harvest season. As a member of our packing and processing team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient sorting, packing and quality control of cherries. This position requires attention to detail the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Packhouse Staff are integral to our operations, contributing to the delivery of premium cherries to our customers.

End of season bonus (if eligible) will be 1.5$ for every hour worked.

Key Responsibilities

Sorting and Grading

• Inspect cherries for quality, size, and ripeness.
• Sort cherries according to grade and discard any defective fruits.

Packing and Labeling

• Pack cherries into designated containers or packaging according to customer requirements.
• Label packages accurately and ensure they meet regulatory standards.

Safety and Hygiene

• Adhere to food safety and hygiene protocols at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent contamination.

Equipment Operation

• Operate packing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Ability to identify and sort cherries accurately according to quality standards.
• Capability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Flexibility to work in varying temperatures and adjust to changing work demands.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a packhouse setting and adherence to it.

Preferred

• Previous experience in fruit packing or agricultural processing.
• Basic verbal communication skills to interact with team members and supervisors.
• Dependable and punctual in reporting for work when required.