EOI - Warragul - Visa Holders

About the Organisation

At Flavorite, we’re proud to be Australia’s largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium fruits and vegetables. We grow, market, and distribute high-quality produce across Australia. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in plant cultivation sets us apart — but it’s our people who are at the heart of everything we do.

With over 1,200 team members across multiple sites, we offer a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people are treated with respect and care. Whether you're after steady work, growing a career, to sign off for your next visa, a reliable income, or a team you can count on, Flavorite is a place where you’ll be valued and looked after.

About the Opportunity

Due to seasonal work, Flavorite Warragul is regularly seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as casual employees. These casual roles involve joining our team as a Team Member in one of the departments listed below. Successful applicants will be provided with extensive training to understand the quality and performance standards required.

Production

As a team member in Production, your tasks may include:

• Picking: Harvesting produce in line with colour and quality standards
• Packing: Preparing and packing produce to meet customer specifications
• General additional tasks: May include cleaning, machinery operation, and more

Crop Care

As a team member in Crop Care, your tasks may include:

• Lateral Pruning: Removing side shoots (lateral growth) from the main plant stem to support healthy development.
• Metal Clipping: Attaching the plant to support strings using a clipping tool to help it grow upright.
• Truss Pruning: Pruning each truss to a specific number of fruits or for uniformity, ensuring better fruit size and quality.
• Layering: Gently lowering plants along their support lines to maintain even crop height and ensure fruit remains within reach for pickers.
• Pollination: Using a leaf blower to move pollen within the flowers and assist in natural pollination.
• De-leafing: Removing selected leaves based on instructions to expose the picking truss and improve airflow around the plant.
• Crop Changeover: Assisting with the annual crop transition, including removal of old plants, thorough cleaning of the glasshouse, and replanting.
• Other Duties: May include setting up arch supports, identifying pests or diseases, and reporting any issues.

Nursery

As a team member in Nursery, your tasks may include:

• Grafting: Joining two plant varieties together to create a stronger, higher-performing plant.
• Pinching: Removing the growing tip from the seedling to encourage new growth.
• Block-On: Transplanting seedlings into a new growing medium to support continued growth.
• Leaf Pruning: Removing selected leaves to promote uniformity and balanced plant growth.
• Staking: Inserting stakes into the growing medium to support plant structure.
• Clipping: Securing the plant to the stake using clips to help it grow upright and maintain structure.
• Pack Up: Carefully packing seedlings onto trolleys for transport to other areas of the glasshouse.
• Other Duties: May include cleaning, machinery use, identifying pests or diseases, and other ah-hoc tasks.

To see a demonstration of some of some of these duties, visit our You Tube site: https://www.youtube.com/@FlavoriteHydroponics/videos

Core capabilities of successful candidates

We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, motivated, and capable of performing repetitive tasks with a high level of attention to detail. Successful candidates will be physically fit, able to follow instructions accurately, and work well as part of a team. A functional level of verbal and written English is also required to ensure safe and effective communication in the workplace.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application details below.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENT INFORMATION:

• Please include a copy of your resume, passport, and visa grant notice in your application. Please ensure these documents are uploaded under the 'Certification & License' attachment section.

Please note:

• Please submit one application only per role. Multiple applications will not speed up the recruitment process.
• This is an Expression of Interest, we will only respond to successful applicants.

Working Holiday Visa Holders (417 & 462):

Employment at Flavorite is exempt from the 6-month work limitation, as the work is classified under plant and animal cultivation. This means you are eligible to work with us for the full duration of your visa. For more information, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website. Link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462/6-month-work-limitation

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognise the value that a diverse and inclusive culture brings, and actively employ people from various cultural backgrounds, genders, ages and skillsets to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of society. A diverse, inclusive workplace gives our people a safe space to bring their whole selves to work and give their best every day.