Seasonal Packhouse Team Lead – Immediate Start

Best Berries Ltd; Riverhead; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Berries Ltd, based in Riverhead, Auckland, is seeking a Packhouse Team Leader for the peak strawberry season. Immediate start and full-time seasonal hours in a hands-on leadership role within our busy packhouse environment.

You will lead a small team, ensure efficient packing to high quality standards, and perform routine maintenance while keeping safety and organisation at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a packhouse, warehouse, horticulture, manufacturing or production environment.
• Team leader or supervisory experience (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent physical fitness and the ability to comfortably undertake heavy manual work throughout the day.
• A practical, hands-on attitude with good handyman or maintenance skills.
• The ability to think on your feet and use initiative.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to lead by example.
• Good communication skills and the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily operation of the packhouse.
• Supervise and work alongside the packing team.
• Ensure strawberries are packed to quality and production standards.
• Carry out regular heavy lifting and movement of fruit, trays and materials.
• Load, unload and move stock throughout the day.
• Repair and maintain strawberry carriers.
• Carry out general handyman, maintenance and odd jobs around the farm.
• Help maintain a clean, organised and safe workplace.
• Assist with general farm duties when required.
• Promote safe work practices and lead by example.

Skills

Team leadership

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Reliability

Initiative

Hands-on

Tools

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Job description

Best Berries Ltd, based in Riverhead, Auckland, is seeking a Packhouse Team Leader for the peak strawberry season. Immediate start and full-time seasonal hours in a hands-on leadership role within our busy packhouse environment.

You will lead a small team, ensure efficient packing to high quality standards, and perform routine maintenance while keeping safety and organisation at the forefront.