Horticulture Various Roles Tatura And Katunga

Description:

At Flavorite, we offer,

• A supportive and welcoming culture
• Career growth and development opportunities in a growing business

Flavorite continues to enjoy a high level of growth and is regularly looking for interested people to join their team as casual employees. Flavorite offers base hourly rate and the opportunity to earn great bonus. We have sites in Tatura and Katunga.

Flavorite is one of Australia’s largest glasshouse producers of fresh fruit and vegetables. Flavorite grow, market, distribute and supply premium fresh produce which is full of flavour both nationally and internationally. The driving force behind the Flavorite story is our people. We have a strong culture that is underpinned by our family values and a thirst for continuous improvement. Our workforce is diverse and our technical capabilities are best in class within the agricultural industry.

Duties will vary depending on labour requirements but could be in the following departments:

Crop Care (Click here to view position description)

• Twisting – Training the plants to grow up the string supports
• Truss Pruning – Selecting the best fruit to achieve optimal truss production
• Layering – Lowering the plants for picking and de-leafing
• De-leafing – Removing leaves to improve the growth of the plants and to make the next harvesting truss visible
• Other duties such as arch supports, crop spraying, and identifying crop pests and diseases where required
• This department works in a greenhouse

To see a demonstration of some of these duties, visit our You Tube site: http://www.youtube.com/user/FlavoriteHydroponics

Production (Click here to view position description)

• Picking fruit to meet KPIs and quality requirements (Picking department)
• Packing fruit to meet KPIs and quality requirements (Packing department)

To see a demonstration of some of these duties, visit our You Tube site: http://www.youtube.com/user/FlavoriteHydroponics

Core cap abilities of successful candidates:

• Previous experience with repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow instruction
• Reliable and motivated
• Good level of fitness
• Strong team work abilities
• High attention to detail

These positions represent core roles that are integral to Flavorite's continued success.

Successful applicants will be provided with intensive training to understand the quality and performance standards required.

For further information regarding these positions please refer to the relevant Position Descriptions above.

Why Work for Us:

Well established family business, proudly operating for 30+ years

• Six sites across Victoria providing plenty of job opportunities across multiple departments
• Our structure offers plenty of opportunities for driven individuals to progress their careers within multiple departments
• Sustainability is a core pillar for Flavorite and we have a number of exciting projects underway in this space
• We offer 'Free Fruit' throughout the year on our staff giveaway days when we have excess product
• We hold Staff Celebrations throughout the year where key milestones and top performance is recognised through our Annual Awards

We recognise the value that a diverse and inclusive culture brings, and actively employ people from various cultural backgrounds, genders, ages and skillsets to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of society. A diverse, inclusive workplace gives our people a safe space to bring their whole selves to work and give their best every day.

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