Operations Support

We currently have an opportunity for Operations Support team members to join our team in
**Rocklea, QLD**. Be a part of something good, working with quality fresh produce for a company that values people and their diversity, and gives back to the communities in which they live and operate.

This role is a
**casual position**,
**regular hours 2am - 9am**, includes
**weekend work **and is available for an
**immediate start**. People from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

**Permanent roles available for the right fit**
These casual roles have a pathway to permanency for those who genuinely enjoy working in our business.
- Applicants must be available to work _
**_at least 32 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months_**:

- (the position is casual, hours are anticipated but not guaranteed). Please ensure your current Visa conditions meet these requirements before applying._

**About Us**:

- Costa Group is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our Australian origins date back to the 19th century, starting as a family business before becoming an ASX listed company. At Costa, we celebrate our people as being the foundation of our business and instil strong values; Passion, Determination, Accountability, Sincerity and Respect. We take pride in our strong safety culture and strive to ensure all employees have a safe work environment._
- At Costa, our people are central to ensuring we deliver the quality and service that we are committed to. By choosing to work with Costa, you become part of a team that is proud and passionate about growing healthy and nutritious premium produce. Costa operates in more than 30 rural and regional communities across Australia, and in China and Morocco. We are proud of the positive relationships we have formed and are committed to supporting our local communities. Through our people, we play an ongoing and positive role in the economic and social sustainability of these communities._
- Our Brisbane-based business provides marketing services for growers' produce through our market floor._

**The Position**
An Operations Support role encompasses many different assignments, and could see you performing a variety of different tasks. What roles should you expect to fill as an Operations Support team member
- ** Produce Retail Assistant** - Store set up, merchandising, fruit displays, packing and wrapping of products.
- ** Sales Support**:

- Learn how to anticipate the needs of our brilliant Sales Team, helping to position and look after our fresh produce and finding ways to make the day go smoothly.
- ** Forklift Operations**:

- Safe and efficient forklift driving including the loading and unloading of trucks, operating in a warehouse environment, delivering loads to customers in a busy market, store set up. (If you don't have a forklift license, you won't perform this role. We can help you get a forklift license in the future, if you're interested.).
- ** Pick and Pack** - Pick and pack orders per customer requirements, matching inventory with customer quality preferences and accurately fulfilling requests from the sales team.
- ** Produce Environment Maintenance**:

- Maintain product integrity, ensuring work areas are clean and fit to store fresh produce.

**Other tasks you need to be aware of**:

- Assist despatch, sales, warehouse and floor staff and the management team as required or directed.
- Work in a refrigerated environment.
- Operate electric pallets jacks.
- Manual handling techniques with repetitive lifting of stock up to 20kg.

**About You**
The role requires you to be able to lift, carry and store produce, have a good eye for detail, and a willingness to learn about fresh produce, seasons and products.
- Basic computer skills / understanding.
- Attention to detail whilst working in a fast pace environment, keeping a cool head under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong safety focus.

**Why work with us?**
- On-the-job training and professional development.
- Genuine career opportunities.
- Free Access to an Employee Assistant Program.
- Positive and inclusive company culture.

**About Costa Group**: