Join the team: packers
April 13, 2022
We're looking for energetic team players to join our packing team. It's a varied, social role in our bustling warehouse, surrounded by good food - never a dull day!
You'll be as hands-on as it gets in an ethical food social enterprise that seeks to challenge the status quo and create healthy food systems, packing and selecting
Casual roles available - 15-20 hours a week (Mon-Thu) at $27.15/hour
Duties may include:
- Preparing the packing line
- Packing and curating produce boxes and groceries according to customer orders, meeting Food Connect quality and presentation standards
- Working with the warehouse coordinator, logistics coordinator and sales teams on produce quality control, conveying issues and concerns and remedying complaints
- Learning and understanding all of our products and fresh produce, how they were grown/made and the people behind them.
What we're looking for:
- Experience or competence in warehousing or food/fresh produce handling
- Willingness to obtain forklift license
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to lift heavy items
- Numeracy & clear communication skills
- Ability to concentrate & respectfully work in a team
- Basic computer skills
- Initiative and drive to get the job done
What else we'd love to see (not essential, but highly desirable):
- Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and organic production methods
- Passion for fresh local food, eating and cooking
- A manual drivers licence & forklift operators license
- Understanding the role of Food Connect Brisbane's operations in furthering the goals of the local, ecological and sustainable food movement
Perks:
- Being part of a fun, diverse team of great people making change, with potential to expand into other areas of the business (e.g. logistics, sales, marketing)
- 30% off produce boxes
To apply:
Please email expressions of interest with a resume to Lucas on warehouse@foodconnect.com.au, using the subject line: 'Box Curator application'. The successful applicants must be available to start work as soon as possible.
