Sorting Shed Shift Supervisor

Apr 18, 2024 | Careers, The Macadamia Journey

About the role

Located at Bingera Mill and Bucca, both Macadamia Farm Management Sorting Facilities operate from late January through to October supporting the harvesting season with sorting, drying and distribution of Macadamia Nut.

This opportunity requires a highly motivated and dedicated person to support the management of all aspects of the sorting facility from receiving, drying, sorting, sampling and dispatching. This role is a very challenging role, as such this will suit those who have worked in processing or production line facilities and understands what this type of environment and role this can and will be. Key to this position will be the ability to think on your feet, trouble shoot and lead a team of people whilst moving high volume of Macadamia nuts through the facility on behalf of our investors.

Image: Wide Bay Sort

Wide Bay Sort Facility

Key Selection Criteria

  • Previous experience supervising high-volume sorting, production and or processing facility
  • Previous experience coordinating loads for receival and dispatch
  • High- level communication, time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to complete paperwork and record keeping
  • Solid Computer and Microsoft office skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be mechanically and technologically minded
  • Skilled in people management such as, leading, coaching and mentoring small to medium teams of people
  • Current Forklift Licence (desirable not essential)
  • Ability to work days, nights, weekends for the duration of the season
Macadamia Samples

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity please:

  1. Email your resume to [email protected]
  2. Attach a cover letter that addresses the ‘Key Selection Criteria’
  3. Attach a detailed resume (including min. 2 professional referees)

 

Please note: Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be shortlisted. 

Wide Bay Sorting Facility

Macadamia Farm Management has been in business for over three decades and is an industry leader in the management of macadamia farms. When we started, Macadamia Farm Management managed around 12 macadamia orchards located in and around Bundaberg.

Today, we manage and develop farms all over, and our footprint stretches from Bundaberg all the way to Maryborough.

Want to know more? 

Our Mission Statement

To innovate using modern technology to ensure sustainable farming, delivering above average returns and rewards for investors and the team.

Our Vision Statement

The Global Leader in sustainable Macadamia Nut Farming.

Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Continuous Improvement

What we provide

  1. We provide competitive wage rates, reviewed on an annual basis.
  2. We provide learning and development opportunities for our employees.
  3. We provide support to our employees in need through our Employee Assistance Program. 
  4. We provide reward and recognition for our employees who go above and beyond. 
  5. We appreciate that we aren’t perfect and are constantly looking at different ways of building a culture and workplace employees feel engaged and happy. 

 

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