Transport & Logistics (Berry Category) - East Devonport Tasmania

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. All the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed, and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers. 

The Costa Berry Category has farms in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania employing people across a diverse range of fields.  People are at the heart of Costa, and we offer some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry, from competitive pay to health and wellbeing, and learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

About the role

We are currently recruiting team members to join our Transport & Logistics team. This is a casual seasonal role which starts in October 2024. You will be required to work across a 7-day roster which will include weekend work.

Location:

East Devonport – Warehouse (Berry Category)

As part of our transport & logistics team, you will play an integral part of the supply chain process, as the role you perform ensures the product is delivered to the right place at exactly the right time to provide the highest quality of fruit to our consumers.

The roles we are looking to fill:

• Truck Drivers
• Truck Off-Siders
• Forklift Operators

What we offer

• All Costa Berries sites are classed as regional for Working Holiday 2nd and 3rd year visas
• Costa harvest trail – ability to transfer and travel between sites as the season changes! 
• Access to clean toilets, drinking water and free on-site car parking 
• Full-Training provided for all tasks creating work flexibility and consistency 
• Paid in line with the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement 
• Free Access to an Employee Assistant Program 
• Opportunities for Learning, Development, and progression 
• Make new friends, learn new skills, learn about new cultures. Costa is a diverse organisation - we have people from all walks of life
• Values based organisation – Costa has culture of CARE

About You

• Minimum MR Licence (Level 3 Truck Driver).
• Forklift Licence desirable (Level 3 Forklift).
• You are not afraid of hard work and having a go!
• During harvest we run a 7 days a week operation – weekend availability is desirable.
• You want to meet new people, make new friends, learn about new cultures.
• You ask loads of questions: if you see or are not sure about something please speak up, we are here to support you.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Great time management skills, can complete tasks to set standards/benchmarks.
• Great communication skills.
• Our team relies on you being at work, reliable attendance is very important.

How will I get paid?

• You will be paid an hourly rate in accordance with the role you will be undertaking.
• Your hourly rate will be determined by the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement 
• Weekly pay every Wednesday by Bank transfer
• Payslips are emailed at the same time to your nominated email address
• Superannuation is paid in line with legislation
  

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Please note Costa does not provide transport or accommodation 

If you are interested in joining us for our upcoming season which starts in October 2024, please submit your application. There will be a merit-based recruitment process for all applications. 

To submit your application, you will need the following: 

• A copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate with photo ID. 

After you have submitted your application keep your eye on your emails - that is how we will contact you about the progress of your application.

You will be required to attend an interview; the recruitment team will be in touch to organise a suitable date and time.