Job title: Irrigation Fert Mixer – Corindi
Company: Costa Group
Job description: Costa Pty Ltd Berry Category is Australia’s largest berry producer with multiple sites located across Australia. Costa is a world leader in blueberry varietal improvement and grows approximately 45% of Australia’s total blueberry supply.
Costa’s berry category is proudly at the forefront of genetic and growing innovation. We export to some of the most demanding markets in the world, so food safety is paramount. In all that we grow, we’re committed to sustainable production and growing.
We are currently seeking a Fert Mixer to join or irrigation team at our farm in Corindi. A strong ability to work autonomously is required for this role to keep our operations running smoothly.
The role will require the right candidate to be reliable and punctual, have strong time management and attention to detail skills. You will be working with our irrigation team to prepare fertiliser for our substrate and ingrown irrigation systems.
About the roles
- Physical fit as you will be required to lift 25kg fertiliser bags
- Transferring of mixed fertiliser from mixing station to various crop location on the farm
- Working with substrate and ingroup irrigation system
- An understanding of chemical batch mixing
- Attention to detail when following a job card
- Daily record keeping and reporting back to the supervisor
- Ensuring all procedure are followed
- Basic maintenance of equipment and identify faults and report to the supervisor
- Ensure all safety requirements are followed
- Working as part of a team and autonomously
- Strong time management, diligence, and reliability towards the task
About you
To be successful in this role you will.
- Be capable of undertaking a moderate level of physical activity, regular walking, lifting (25Kg fertiliser bags), bending, and reaching.
- A willingness to work outside, have excellent attendance and attitude.
- Willingness to work on a regular roster (including weekend work)
- A background in Agricultural/horticultural experience is desired but not essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and follow direction
- Strong attention to detail
- Current driver’s license
- MR license desired but not essential
- Forklift license
What we offer:
- Minimum $29.24 per hour with potential to earn more
- 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
- Celebrate Cultural Days (Occasional BBQ’s and Free Drinks)
- 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
Check out “Costa Well Grown” at
Costa prides itself on the diverse nature of its employees and welcomes applications from anyone who is interested in working for a large organisation at the forefront of growing innovation.
If you are interested in joining us, 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. Once we have assessed your suitability for the role, if you are successful, you will be issued documents for completion online prior to being invited.
Expected salary: $29.24 per hour
Location: Australia
Job date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:32:55 GMT
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