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Job Opportunity: Packhouse Staff:Job description:Packhouse StaffPayment: Paid Position ($21.20)Job location: Ohaupo Region: Waikato/Coromandel practice: No practice Necessary Listing Added: 29/09/2022 The function and the Person As the blueberry season is fast approaching, we are on the hunt for fixed term Packhouse workers (4-6 months of work). We are pursuing quick learners, and candidates who are willing to complete a wide variety of different general Packhouse tasks. this function will have varying shifts and hours available, and the work could be 6 days a week, starting in November. Who is Blueberry Country? Blueberry Country is a family-owned business located in Ohaupo in the Waikato. We have established Orchards in Ohaupo, Ngatea, Otautau (Southland) and have an orchard under development in Waipu (Northland). We are New Zealand’s largest holder of Blueberry land with 750 acres (300+ hectares) currently in production. Our head office and main processing facilities are located just 20 minutes south of Hamilton, and the blueberries are grown, harvested, frozen and packed all on site. We also run Pick Your Own (PYO) and café operations through the summer across all our existing orchards. Blueberry Country will turn 40 in 2022, not a bad effort for a business started on marginal land. Primary tasks and Responsibilities As a Packhouse worker, your responsibilities will cover: » Grading, packing, and storing produce according to market requirements. » Assembling packaging and crates. » Checking the quality of produce. » Other tasks as required. Key personal attributes for a prosperous in this function » Confident, with passion and drive. » capability to work under pressure. » practice working to and exceeding targets. » capability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty. » Reliable and punctual. » Accurate, with an eye for detail. » Basic math expertise. » Excellent time management expertise. » Strong communication expertise. » capability to work within a team and form good working relationships. » Must be able to lift at least 10kg. » Must be available to work over the Christmas/New Year period. If this sounds like you and you are ready to have an impact on our fast-paced family owned and operated business, then we would love to hear from you! To apply please provide a cover letter and resume covering your practice and fit for the function. You must have unrestricted working rights in New Zealand as no sponsorship is available. Skills:
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