PROCESSING STAFF (WORKING HOLIDAY VISA ACCEPTED)

at  Rare Foods Australia

Are you motivated and ambitious? Do you want to be a part of the growth story of Augusta’s largest employer as we scale up our sustainable and premium product range?
We have opportunities for people living in the South-West of WA to join our Processing team in short term casual roles.The roles offers full time hours, expedited career growth and fulfilment with a fast-growing, export focused ASX listed business.
Successful candidates can learn and upgrade their skills in a role within our expanding company. They can also build a career in the exciting agribusiness industry by gaining additional experience in Rare Foods Australia’s maintenance and retail functions.
Who We Are
Rare Foods Australia (RFA) was founded on its innovative approach to sustainably produce highly sought-after wild-caught greenlip abalone off the pristine coast of Western Australia.
Our wild-enhanced fishery has earned the coveted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification and our harvest from this globally unique fishery carries MSC’s blue tick – an internationally recognised symbol of sustainability.
Where We Are Headed
Today the business produces more than 20% of the world’s wild-caught greenlip abalone supply and has the capacity to expand.
With a strong growth agenda, the business has recently integrated other local wild-caught products including brownlip and roei abalone.
Leveraging off its strengths and innovative spirit, the business is among the first in Australia to have completed trials of ocean-cellared wine, in collaboration with award-winning wineries from the local Margaret River region.
Having conducted several successful trials RFA is now planning to scale ocean-cellared products and integrate these exciting products as part of the business’s unique offerings.
Your Role in the Team
Reporting to the Processing Manager, the Seafood processing team is required to complete the work to deliver the fortnightly processing plan to the required safety, productivity and quality standards. You will also assist the full time processing workers with the plant and equipment maintenance as well as provide insights into continuous improvement of our ways of working and processing product workflow efficiencies.
The successful candidate will undertake the daily processing operations with the opportunity to expand and enhance Safe work practices, Seafood processing and packaging skills, Preventative maintenance routines and Product development approaches.

Accountabilities

• Practice safe work and participate in safety awareness.
• Participate, provide insight and support the implementation of the fortnightly Processing plan.
• Conduct as agreed all processing tasks to the required standard.
• Participate in the systematic systems improvement approach
• Assist with plant and equipment maintenance

Values

• Creativity: The ability to come up with new and innovative ideas to support best practice processing operations.
• Safety Champion: Demonstrated ability to comply with safe work standards and systems.
• Team player: Demonstrated ability to inspire and support cross functional teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and the capability to effectively communicate to both internal and external stakeholders.

Behaviours

• Adaptability: You will be able to pivot from day to day processing requirements to providing insight into systems and operational output efficiencies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as divers, operations and ranch management to support the process operations.
• Continuous Learning: You will be committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices to champion safety and compliance standards.

Skills & Experience

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EMBARK ON A REWARDING CAREER WHERE YOUR SKILLS, IDEAS, AND PASSIONS ARE VALUED. TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A FUTURE THAT IS FILLED WITH INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT. APPLY NOW AND BE A PART OF SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY!

How to Apply:
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for a team player who wants to be an integral part of our processing operations.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your CV via email (including the information which has been requested above). All enquiries are welcome and can be directed to: hr@rarefoods.com.au.
You may also apply by filling out the APPLY NOW form on the Careers page of our website.
The Company will consider candidates who have unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia, residing in Augusta or surrounding regions, or are willing to relocate to Augusta.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY THROUGH THE NEWLY APPROVED DESIGNATED AREA MIGRATION AGREEMENT (DAMA) MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.

Please note that we are only seeking applications from candidates who are genuinely interested to be considered for this opportunity.