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Costa is a global leading grower, packer and marketer ofpremium-quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on acommitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability across every part ofour business.

Costa’s Berry Category operates farms and packing facilitiesacross Australia, producing premium-quality berries for customers andconsumers. Our Far North Queensland operations form an important part of ourgrowing network, supported by experienced farming, harvesting, quality andoperational teams.

At Costa, ourpeople are our strength. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

A key operational leadership role within Costa’sFNQ operations

Competitive pay, supportive management and a greatteam culture

Opportunities to grow your skills and career withina leading horticultural business

Exposure to high-volume packing, cooling andlogistics operations

A diverse workforce within a dynamic and fast-pacedenvironment

What we are looking for

We’re seeking an experienced Pack Shed Manager to lead ourpacking shed and post-harvest operations in Far North Queensland.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role is responsiblefor the efficient movement of fruit from receival through to dispatch. You’lloversee packing, cooling, storage and logistics coordination while ensuringfruit is handled in line with quality, customer and timeframe requirements.





Working closely with the Harvest Manager and other keystakeholders, you’ll align harvest volumes, packing capacity and customerdemand while driving continuous improvement across post-harvest operations.

We’re looking for an organised and hands-on operationalleader who can balance changing harvest volumes, labour requirements, dispatchtimeframes, product quality and cost considerations. The successful candidatewill also be confident identifying bottlenecks and improving performance withina high-volume, time-sensitive setting.

This is a permanent full-time position based in the Athertonregion. Flexibility and extended working hours may be required during peakharvest periods.

What you’ll do

Lead and coordinate packing shed activities,including packing, cooling, storage and dispatch

Ensure fruit is handled efficiently and withinrequired timeframes to maximise quality, yield and operational performance

Optimise pack line performance, labour utilisation,throughput and resource allocation

Oversee cool chain management from harvest throughto dispatch

Coordinate dispatch and order fulfilment in linewith customer requirements and schedules

Work closely with harvest, quality,



supply chain,marketing and transport teams to align supply and demand

Monitor pack shed performance, operational costsand resource utilisation

Identify and implement opportunities to improveefficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks

Coordinate packaging supplies and maintain stocklevels in line with production requirements

Oversee the maintenance of pack shed facilities,plant and equipment

Maintain accurate operational records and providetimely performance reporting

Lead food safety, quality, compliance and workplacehealth and safety outcomes across post-harvest operations

What you’ll bring

Experience in pack shed, logistics or post-harvestoperations

Experience managing teams and labour within anoperational environment

Strong knowledge of fresh produce handling, coolchain management and supply chain processes

Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance andcompliance requirements

The ability to analyse performance information anddrive operational improvements

Strong planning, organisation and time-managementskills

Effective communication and stakeholder-managementcapability

Strong computer literacy and reporting skills

A strong commitment to workplace safety, foodsafety, quality and operational accountability

A qualification in agribusiness, logistics or a relateddiscipline will be highly regarded. A forklift licence is also desirable.

Costa is seeking applicants who can demonstrate their behaviour in line with the Costa Values ( About - Costa Group )

Growing fresh, nutritious produce loved by all

📌 Pack Shed Manager (Atherton)
🏢 Costa Group
📍 Atherton