On Call Casual - Tomato Picking, Packing, Crop Work and Cleaning Roles Our tomatoes are grown year-round in one of Australia's largest and most advanced glasshouse facilities, at two locations near Guyra, NSW.
Our state-of-the-art glasshouse technology puts Costa Tomatoes at the forefront of innovation in ecologically sustainable practices and sets us apart in the fruit and vegetable industry.
About the Roles We are looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in working in a variety of roles available in our tomato glasshouse and packing operations located near Guyra, NSW.
These entry-level positions are a great starting point for a variety of opportunities in our team.
Learn the basics before progressing to team leader or supervisory positions, or branching out into other departments or specialist functions such as maintenance, plant health, quality control, despatch, agronomy, supply, and administration.
There are multiple roles available:
Cleaning Cleaning of Administration office areas Cleaning of staff lunch rooms Cleaning of staff amenities Window servicing Rubbish removal Other general housekeeping duties Crop Work Caring for our tomato plants (leafing, pollinating, twisting, lowering) Working in large Glasshouses with high humidity and warm temperatures (up to 30 degrees) Standing or walking for 8 hours per shift, with breaks Repetitive low muscle load movement of hands, wrists, arms, elbows, shoulder, neck Working at heights (depending on task) Shifts are mostly rostered Monday to Friday Picking Picking our tomatoes Working in large Glasshouses with high humidity and warm temperatures (up to 30 degrees) Standing or walking for 9.5 hours per shift, with breaks Repetitive low muscle load movement of hands, wrists, arms, elbows, shoulder, neck Working at heights (occasionally) Shifts are mostly rostered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Packing Packing our tomatoes Working in a large indoor packing facility which may be cooled to 12 degrees Standing for 9.5 hours per shift, with breaks Repetitive low muscle load movement of hands, wrists, arms, elbows, shoulder, neck Shifts are mostly rostered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Important Information On-call casual positions are available now and throughout the year.
Available shifts will be posted on the Deputy platform dependent on department and role.
Most shifts are rostered Monday – Friday, starting at 6.30 or 7.00 am.
Shift end times are variable depending on current production.
We are busier from October through March and a little less busy during the winter, with operations continuing all through the year.
For People Not Already Residing in the Area Please make sure to research the local area of Guyra (NSW 2365) as there are limited accommodation options in this small country town and no public transport or taxi service to get to the work areas East (4km) and North (10km) of the town.
The closest Regional Centre is Armidale which is 40 km from Guyra.
We do not provide assistance with accommodation or transport.
Preference is given to applicants with secure accommodation in the local area.
Winter temperatures can be much colder than many other parts of Australia.
The work type and location meet the requirements for subsequent Working Holiday Visa applications.
Pay Rate Current commencement pay rate for Crop, Pick, Pack, Nursery roles: $29.76 per hour (Casual Level 1).
Pay progression is available and higher rates of pay are available for people with appropriate skills. About You Successful candidates must:
Have access to reliable transport to and from the work site Be physically fit with the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time Be able to work in a warm and humid environment (crop and picking roles) Have an understanding of basic English (written and spoken) Work cooperatively and respectfully in a multicultural workforce Have a strong focus and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Personal Hygiene Have valid work entitlements for Australia About Costa We're Costa, Australia's leading grower, packer, and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.
On the land, in distribution centres, and out on the roads – Costa people work hard to bring the freshest produce to tables across Australia.
But joining our team is about more than just hard work.
It's about picking a meaningful, sustainable job that's good for you and for Australia.
Costa is committed to sustainable agriculture.
Not only is it a key strategy for maximising our profitability, it's also crucial to ensuring that our country's natural resources are utilised in both an environmentally responsible and efficient manner.
By taking this approach, Costa grows products which are healthy, safe, and of the highest quality, while at the same time protecting and improving the natural environment.
With over 60 farms across Australia, our produce categories include:
Berries (Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries) Mushrooms Tomatoes Avocados Bananas Grapes Citrus (Oranges, Lemons, Mandarins, Tangelos, Limes, Grapefruit) Our produce is supplied to all the major Australian supermarket chains, as well as independent grocers and a range of food industry stakeholders.
We also export to Asia, North America, and Europe.
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Closing Date: Recruitment will occur throughout the year
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