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Warehouse Assistant

Wingfield, South Australia 5013, Australia • Casual

Description

About us:

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia’s agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms team based in Wingfield, Adelaide.

About the role:

This is a Casual role and reporting to our Operations Coordinator; the Warehouse Assistant will support supply chain operations by managing incoming and outgoing quality control and assisting in despatch processes.

This role will work out of Collins Transport as a conduit between both sites and customers. Collins is a world class third-party logistics provider that covers supply routes across the country. They have a modern facility based 15 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.

The hours of work will be from 8am – 4pm.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Undertake regular stocktakes.
  • Use P2M software to record QA data, manage stock on hand, and understand order despatch requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders from Collins Transport and internal Rombola Family Farms teams including QA, Sales and Supply Chain.
  • Stacking cartons/fruit up to 15kg when repacks are necessary.
  • Assess quality of incoming fruit for storage.
  • Use, maintenance and calibration of quality control instruments.
  • Undertake outgoing quality assessment of all orders prior to despatch.
  • Assist in picking and labelling of orders.
  • Understand and manage stock rotation and storage, ensuring our customers receive high quality fresh produce daily.
  • Understand and maintain food safety requirements.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

  • Current unencumbered Driver’s Licence.
  • Current unencumbered Forklift Licence.
  • Ability to lift up to 15kg to meet role requirements.
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
  • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, ability to work weekends highly desirable.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • High Level of attention to detail.
  • Background in food production/quality control highly desirable.

In return we offer you:

  • A passionate and energetic team culture.
  • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Casual • Entry Level

Company Overview

The Rombola Family has been farming for over fifty years, since they arrived in Australia in the 1950s from Calabria, Italy. They were part of a large group of migrants who helped transform Australia’s Riverina and surrounding areas into a dynamic, enterprising agricultural region. Today, the Rombola Family Farm sits on over 4,000 hectares of premium horticultural land in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The company employs more than 300 seasonal contract employees and supplies produce to all capital cities across Australia. The Rombola Family Farms brand is synonymous with quality, and our commitment to excellence has helped us become one of the leading suppliers of fresh produce in Australia under two flagship brands: Rombola Family Farms and Green Gro. Both brands are dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh produce to Australian consumers.