Key ResponsibilitiesConduct detailed inspections of fruits and vegetables, including blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, radish and garlic, throughout planting, growing, harvesting and post-harvest handling.Identify quality issues such as...
$ 75,000–85,000 / YearlyFull TimeOn-site
Kinglake West, Victoria, Australia
WORK PATTERNFull Time
EXPERIENCE1 Year
INDUSTRYAgriculture and Farming
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed inspections of fruits and vegetables, including blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, radish and garlic, throughout planting, growing, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
- Identify quality issues such as pest infestation, fungal contamination and bacterial infections, and report findings accurately and promptly.
- Collect, prepare and test product samples to assess quality, grade, size, purity and compliance with industry standards.
- Monitor sanitation, equipment cleanliness and workplace practices to ensure compliance with Freshcare and HACCP food-safety standards.
- Inspect packaging, storage facilities and transportation conditions to maintain hygiene, temperature control and product integrity throughout the supply chain.
- Verify that product grading, labelling and packaging meet agricultural regulations and quality specifications.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, non-compliance issues and corrective actions.
- Measure Brix levels to determine sugar content and assess produce maturity and quality.
- Assist supervisors in implementing pest-control and disease-management strategies.
- Guide staff and seasonal workers on hygiene, compliance and safe produce-handling practices.
- Collect and submit samples for laboratory analysis, including quality and nutritional testing.
- Identify and reject products that fail to meet required quality and food-safety standards.
- Report non-compliance matters and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Oversee the calibration, maintenance and correct use of inspection equipment, including moisture meters, weighing scales and sampling tools.
- Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Quality Assurance or a related field.
- Knowledge of Freshcare, HACCP and food-safety requirements.
- Understanding of fruit and vegetable grading and quality standards.
- Experience in produce inspection, farming, horticulture or quality control.
- Ability to identify pests, diseases, contamination and product defects.
- Knowledge of Brix testing and inspection equipment.
- Good record-keeping and report-writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to work in farms, packing sheds, storage facilities and outdoor environments.
- Competitive annual salary package with superannuation.
- Stable, full-time employment with consistent working hours.
- Training in Freshcare, HACCP and produce-quality standards.
- Opportunities for career growth within quality assurance and farm operations.
- Supportive workplace with practical experience across farming, packaging and supply-chain operations.
S A Grewal Pty Ltd is a Victorian agriculture and fresh-produce company involved in the growing, harvesting, inspection, grading, packing and handling of fruits and vegetables. The company is committed to supplying fresh, high-quality produce while maintaining appropriate food-safety, hygiene and quality-control standards throughout its operations.
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