We are looking for a new packer/driver!

13th August 2012

Background to CERES

Position Description

CERES Fair Food Delivery Driver/Packer

CERES is an environmental community organisation in East Brunswick. It is located on 4 hectares of land on the banks of the Merri Creek and has become an icon of locally based education and action on environmental and social-justice issues.

Projects encompassed within CERES include local and community projects (e.g., Community Gardens and Chook Group, Bicycle Users Group), educational programs for schools (both environmental and cultural), accredited training and work-experience programs, non-profit income generating programs (café, nursery and the market), recreational activities and courses for adults and children, celebratory festivals (including the Kingfisher Festival, Harvest Festival) and a volunteer program.

Background and Aim of the Position

CERES Fair Food is an exciting social enterprise aiming to build a more resilient food supply system. The service has a number of key objectives, which are to:

Reduce the food miles associated with food shopping
Build a more locally based, self-reliant food economy
Work with and support local growers who use sustainable farming methods
Give city workers easy access to affordable organic food

We are rapidly expanding and are now looking for reliable, punctual part-time driver/packers who have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and outlook. You will have previous driving experience in Melbourne, preferably in a role which is time critical, so you will need to be able to think on your feet and have a certain amount of flexibility. This role also requires someone with a friendly disposition as there will be some customer contact and it’s important that you able to develop and sustain relationships.

In return we offer a fun and supportive environment in which to work. You will be playing a key part in an exciting, dynamic and completely ethical organisation that is a force for social change.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pack and collate fresh produce and grocery orders
Transport fresh produce from warehouse to various locations across Melbourne
Lift and carry boxes and eskies containing quantities of fresh produce , dried goods and fridge items
Collect bulk fresh produce from growers & wholesale markets
Deliver packed fresh produce and grocery orders to customers
Pack and deliver fruit to corporate customers
Drive delivery truck and/or van in accordance with road rules
Help out with general packing jobs when required
Be the ‘face’ of CERES Fair Food
Additional tasks as directed by leading hand and delivery coordinators

Skills, Experience, and Qualities Important to Position (Selection Criteria)

Current Victorian Drivers License
Forklift License an asset
Must be able to drive manual
Reliable and punctual
Fit and healthy
Excellent people/communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise and work through problems in a calm manner
Some basic computer skills
Enthusiastic and a team player
Good knowledge of Melbourne and its suburbs
Strong attention to detail with a systematic approach
Capacity to work independently, self motivated
Basic literacy and numeracy
Ability to read maps and use Melways and/or GPS
Basic verbal English language skills
Interest in fresh produce industry and sustainable agriculture
Interest in environmental and social justice issues would be great
Experience and commitment to customer service
Ability to work unsupervised
Organized, efficient and presentable

Conditions of Employment

This is a casual position with the aim of becoming permanent part-time.
Weekly working hours will be between 12 and 21 hours per week.
Wage level is Grade 3 of the MA000038 Road Transport and Distribution Award 2010.
$21.40 per hour.
This position sits within the Farm & Market Team, reporting to the Food Host Manager and is ultimately accountable to the CERES Management Committee.
Other conditions are described in the CERES Work Agreement and CERES Human Resource Policy.

To Apply for this Position

Submit an application including details of:

Your Response to the Selection Criteria
Qualifications
Previous work experience
Indication of involvement and/or commitment to environmental and social justice issues
Curriculum Vitae
Three Referees

Please forward applications to:

Jesse Hull

CERES Fair Food 6/198 Beavers Road Northcote, Vic, 3070

Or email jesse@ceresfairfood.org.au

Applications close Wednesday 5th September at 5pm.

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Gerard Daly

Thanks for posting this.
My name is Gerard and i would like to express intrest in the above position.I have lived in Northcote for the past 12 years and have worked in melbourne for the past 15 years for various community organisation. I am interested in the position of driver packer. Currently i work locally for my self in maintenence and general odd jobs as i have a trade.
I have a current drivers licence and have much experience in delivery, packing vans loading and unloading. I have good people skills and i also enjoy working for community organisations. I would be happy to send my resume and discuss further this position.
Gerard Daly.
0407059915

Posted at 2:11 pm August 14, 2012

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Hire Gerald

Hire Gerald, he seems good.

Posted at 10:01 pm August 16, 2012

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Eddie

Hire Gerald, he is good.

Posted at 10:02 pm August 16, 2012

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Eleonore

Hi Gerald,

Thanks for your interest and enthusiasm!
To apply for this Position could you please submit an application including details of:

-Your Response to the Selection Criteria
-Qualifications
-Previous work experience
-Indication of involvement and/or commitment to environmental and social justice issues
-Curriculum Vitae
-Three Referees

Please email this information to Jesse Hull at jesse@ceresfairfood.org.au

Posted at 2:08 pm August 17, 2012

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Rob Probin

His Name is Gerard

Posted at 4:33 pm August 18, 2012

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Steve Coello

Is the closing date of:

Wednesday 8th September at 5pm.

… meant to be the Wednesday 5th of September?

Posted at 12:01 am August 30, 2012

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Eleonore

Hi Steve,

You are correct. This is a typo. In any case, we have decided to take applications on a rolling basis, so please feel free to apply.

Thanks for your question.

CERES Fair Food

Posted at 8:53 pm September 6, 2012

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Steve Coello

Thanks for clarifying.
I put an application through last week.
Thanks.

Posted at 8:56 am September 10, 2012

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