15 Sep
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Pacific Fresh
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Leeton
15 Sep
Pacific Fresh
Leeton
About Us
Pacific Fresh is a citrus packing facility that lies within the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area. We source a large variety of locally grown citrus accessed from partner farms in the Riverina Region of NSW.
Our purpose is to ensure that the product is processed, packed, and dispatched in a safe and timely manner. As an employee of Pacific Fresh you would be a vital part of that process. We focus on ultimate customer satisfaction by supplying premium quality fruit to customers all around the world.
Why Work With us?
- Positive Work Environment: A fantastic company culture with a supportive and collaborative management team.
- Additional Leave Options: Paid parental leave, study leave, volunteer leave, and time-in-lieu accruals.
- Recognition and Development: Service recognition programs and ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
- Employee Benefits: Discounts, benefits programs, and novated leasing options.
- Wellness Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three psychologist sessions annually for you or your immediate family.
The Role Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, this is a high-impact role where you will use your horticultural expertise and relationship-building skills to ensure optimal fruit quality and supply.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with citrus growers to ensure short and long-term procurement of fruit
- Provide consultation on best horticulture practices, harvest projections, execution, and quality assurance
- Maintain a comprehensive grower database and execute grower contracts
- Deliver daily feedback to growers on fruit quality and improvement methods
- Develop effective procedures for fruit reception at the processing plant
- Provide timely and accurate harvest projections to the business
- Maintain records of chemical applications and farm maps
- Represent the company at professional meetings and conferences
- Assist with plant variety recommendations and nursery procurement
- Prepare KCT grower registrations and participate in farm audits
- Perform related duties as required
What You Bring
- Proven experience in grower/manager, sales, or consulting preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to nurture relationships
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic communications
- Ability to make projections with limited data and make critical decisions under pressure
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Adaptability to change and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work extended hours and Saturdays during peak seasons
Qualifications
- Valid Australian driver's license
- Relevant certifications in chemical applications and first aid
- Valid NSW High Risk Work Licence (Forklift Licence)
- Degree in Agronomy, Soils, Crop Science, or related Agricultural Sciences (preferred)
Remuneration Salary band : $75,000 - $80,000 base + super
📌 Grower Service Representative (Leeton)
🏢 Pacific Fresh
📍 Leeton