Australian Produce Partners Pty Ltd – Eastern Creek NSW
Australian Produce Partners (APP) is a family owned business operating a large scale ripening facility at Eastern Creek, supplying fresh avocados and bananas.
Our team delivers perfectly ripened bananas and avocados to supermarket customers every day; on time, to specification, and without compromise.
About The Role
We're looking for an experienced Banana / Avocado Ripener to take full accountability for one of our ripening programmes at Eastern Creek; from receipt of hard, unripe fruit through to dispatch of shelf ready avocados that consistently meet the highest specifications.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be tasked with setting the standard for quality, consistency and on time delivery every shift.
This is a hands‐on specialist role suited to someone who knows banana / avocado physiology inside out, takes pride in precision ripening room management, and won't settle for 'good enough.
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What You'll Do
Plan and run daily ripening programmes in line with customer demand and dispatch requirements
Assess incoming stock for firmness, maturity and condition, and determine the best ripening approach for each consignment
Manage ripening room schedules,



conditions & temperature across every active ripening cycle
Maintain accurate door cards, ripening boards, and quality/food-safety documentation
Oversee correct labelling, sequencing and dispatch of stock to major supermarket specifications
Lead and coach Assistant Ripeners, and step up for the Operations Manager when required
Champion food safety and WHS standards across the site
About You
Ideally 3-5 years experience in banana / avocado ripening operations, including ripening room management
Experience working to major supermarket or major retailer ripening specifications
Current Forklift Licence (LF class) and current open Driver's Licence (C class)
Comfortable working varied shifts including early mornings, weekends and public holidays
Full working rights in Australia
What's On Offer
Permanent, full-time role at one of NSW's largest ripening facilities
A specialist, high accountability role with genuine ownership of a core business pillar
Supportive team setting with a clear path to more senior operational responsibility
On the job training and development
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📌 Banana/Avocado Ripener (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Produce Partners
📍 New South Wales