Job 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 7am – 4pm.

Logistics 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.

QA Key accountabilities include:

• 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.