Elements and Performance Criteria
- Distribute boxes for filling to picking rooms.
- Materials, tools and equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken are selected, assembled where required, and positioned.
- Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on materials, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and farm procedures.
- Empty boxes are distributed to pickers in a timely and efficient manner to ensure smooth flow of picking work.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and hazards associated with the tasks are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
- All work is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
- Collect and move filled boxes.
- Collection of filled boxes is coordinated with delivery of empty boxes to minimise trolley trips and ensure smooth flow of picking work.
- Filled boxes are stacked on trolleys to the recommended height.
- Stacked trolleys are moved from picking rooms safely and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area.
- Filled boxes are handled carefully to ensure mushroom quality is maintained.
- Filled boxes are moved in a timely and efficient manner to ensure smooth flow of packing and loading work.
- Filled boxes are stacked in coolroom according to farm procedures.
- Coolroom air and mushroom pulp temperatures are recorded according to farm procedures.
- Variations from expected or required ranges of temperature or any other anomalies observed are reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken as directed.
- Finalise tasks
- Trolleys and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to store area or positioned for work for next shift.
- Where required, faulty items are reported to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- Daily work records are completed legibly and accurately according to farm procedures.
- Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought, and any required improvements are noted for future action.