Position: Packing Leading Hand
Department: Production
Reports to: Packing Supervisor
Direct Reports: Packing Team Member
Our Vision:
"To be an Australian family business growing high quality fresh produce, focusing on flavour, innovation and sustainability"
We value:
Teamwork: We consider everyone at Flavorite as our extended family and every member of our team is important.
We share ideas and solve problems collaboratively.
Leadership: We lead ourselves and we lead others to deliver our vision.
Passion: We are passionate about Flavorite and we are dedicated to growing high quality, fresh produce.
Reliability: We can be relied upon to do what we say we will do and what we need to do.
Ethics: We have the highest ethical standards and value honesty, responsibility, accountability in all we do
Position Purpose
The Packing Leading Hand is responsible for assisting with the coordination of packing functions to ensure relevant KPIs, quality and the timeliness of customer orders.
Key Result Areas and Specific Tasks
People Management
Assist in the orientation, training and development of team members to complete packing tasks
Assist in managing workloads through supervision and delegation
Assist in performance management of direct reports ensuring quality and achievement of KPIs
Assist in weekly planning of staff requirements using forecasts, rosters and weekly work schedules
Ensure all packing records are on schedule, accurate and aligned with company processes and procedures
Give clear direction, instruction and support to all team members
Assist in managing labour hours
Packing Operations
Assist in the implementation of labour strategy to suit packing operations
Liaise with production team daily to determine fruit packing requirements
Assist in the management of quality and ensure KPI requirements are being achieved for the packing team; deal with issues promptly and proactively
Ensure all scheduled packing tasks are completed within budget times
Report on any fruit quality issues and implement solutions promptly and proactively




Assist in the management of orders and logistics ensuring all produce is dispatched on schedule
Assist in managing end of season clean up
Operate a range of plant and equipment across farms
Ensure quality assurance requirements are met
Ensure that all tools and equipment are in working order and available for use when required
Coordinate and complete cleaning and housekeeping activities
Assist with other duties as required
Core Tasks
Complete produce tasks to specific KPIs: picking, leafing and walkthroughs, packing and sorting, trolley towing, forklift driving
Administration and Reporting
Accurate administration of Priva FSP or equivalent labour management software
Ensure records are on schedule, accurate and align with company processes and procedures
Validate and approve employee work hours
Assist in standard operating procedure (SOP) development
Stocktake administration and reporting
Communicate forecasts, customer orders and logistics to key stakeholders
Entry, recording and communication of packing paperwork
Implement training and review schedules
Report and enter maintenance requests on MEX system
Weekly reporting on budgets
Continuous Improvement
Actively participate in performance appraisal process
Attend all mandatory training and development as required
Continue to develop both personally and professionally to meet developing industry standards
Provide support to other production team leaders
Perform higher duties in the absence of the Packing Supervisor
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Report injuries, incidents, near misses and potential hazards
Supervise high risk duties
Report any incident that may compromise food safety to your Manager




Ensure the team is educated on correct hygiene and quarantine procedures and has appropriate stock to facilitate procedures
Ensure employees use correct PPE
Be an advocate for OHS compliance
Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures
Manage the health and well-being of team members
Person Specifications
Required Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 6 months demonstrated capability to undertake all packing tasks
Well developed computer skills
Forklift licence
Drivers licence
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Previous horticulture experience
Previous team management experience
Training and coaching experience
Machinery operations
First Aid certification
Personal Attributes
Results and quality oriented
Motivation and initiative
Planning and organisational skills
High attention to detail
Able to follow procedures and instructions
Ability to work as part of a team
Safety awareness
Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Valuable communication skillsAbility to work under pressure
Diversity awareness
Physical Specifications
Working in a hot environment with temperatures ranging from 23 to 35 degrees and humidity 60 to 80%
Working in a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from 5 to 35 degrees, season dependent
Constant standing and walking
Working in direct glareWorking at heights up to 4 m
Frequent and repetitive bending, squatting, neck movement, gripping action, climbing, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder
Frequent lifting of various weights and volumes
Ability to distinguish between red and green
Position Number: FHT TAT-PD603
Revision Date: 24/02/2021
Position Name: Packing Leading Hand
Reviewed By: Jon Murphy
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Murphy Fresh management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organisational needs as required.
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📌 Packing Operations Leader (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria