Casual/Seasonal Staff Induction- Cherries, 2025
    Workplace Occupational Health & Safety
     *Your engagement with Valonuma Pty Ltd, is on a casual basis plus 12% Superannuation. Prime Super is our primary superannuation fund.  
    ​* All employees are expected to work 5 days per week, and it is up to the individual if they to choose to work 7 days per week, at no additional loading. Hours for the working day are determined by Shed Manager but are normally an 8-hour working day with adequate rest breaks.  
    *Required Documentation: - 
    *All employees are required to supply taxation file number, bank account details, work visa (passport numbers) or proof of Australian residency, residential address and email address.  
    *Work visas MUST be brought on the first day.  
    *2nd Year Visa Forms.  Should you require 2nd year visa 1263 form to be completed please make sure they are handed into the payroll office before completion of employment.  They will then be attached with your final pay slip.  NO forms will be filled in after employment has ceased.  
    *Entering the Packing Shed, Staff Amenities and orchard is at your own responsibility.  You have a duty of care for yourself and your belongings.  
    *Personal Belongings We recommend that personal belongings and valuables are not brought to work. If they are it is your responsibility to keep them safe and secure. Valonuma Pty Ltd are not responsible for loss or damage of personal belongings on our property.​
    *Alcohol and Drugs Policy - During employment there is a zero Alcohol and Drug usage policy during working hours, within the Packing Shed and Orchards at all times. Should you be under the influence in the workplace, will result in dismissal.    
    *Export Registration - Valley Fresh Cherries & Stonefruits is registered for Export to China, Taiwan, and Thailand. As part of these countries protocols, monitoring for pest and diseases is required. Please take note of the pest and diseases listed on the back of this induction.  If you notice any of these during your time of employment with Valley Fresh Cherries, can you please notify orchard management.   
    *Property Security - Please note the packing shed and farm sheds are under security surveillance at all times.  
    *Social Media Usage - the inappropriate use of social media for personal use, defamation, harassment, misleading and deceptive conduct towards other employees or our company will not be tolerated. And may result in dismissal. 
    * PERSONAL HYGINE
    •    Personnel who have infected cuts, sores, wounds or an infectious disease are not allowed to handle fresh produce or produce packing materials until the condition is corrected
    •    (Minor cuts should be covered with a bright blue waterproof plaster, then enclosed in rubber gloves)
    •    Coats and personal items are to be stored away from the packing shed
    •    Before handling fruit or packaging, hands should be washed thoroughly, especially.
         After visiting the toilet, Smoking, handling waste food or rubbish
        After breaks or meals or any other absence from the workstation.  After handling dirty produce or performing         
        maintenance service on any equipment. After picking objects up from the floor before starting work each day
     - Always wear clean, washable protective clothing and appropriate enclosed footwear.
    - Take a daily shower.
    - Do not sit on or place personal items on the equipment or fruit containers
    - Not to wear dangling strings or jewellery.  Some jewellery may cause damage to the fruit, so check with the    
       manager as to which is suitable.
    - A hair net or hat/cap must be worn.
    - Clean, un-ripped, sanitary gloves or hand sanitiser must be applied before entering the workstation. Not to
       take gloves into lunchrooms or restrooms.  And have clean cut nails.
    - No glass of any sort to be brought into the produce handling or storage area
    - Eating and smoking in the designated area
    - Long Hair must be tied back.
    *Allergens - Allergens are a major hazard within the process of harvesting and packaging.  Please be mindful of the following: -
                           - Personal Hygiene
                         - Food in a dedicated area, lunchroom only
                          - No food in the pack house or anywhere near the produce.
                          - Always wear protective clothing, gloves, hair nets etc. while handling produce.
                          - Washing your hands after eating, smoking and visiting the bathroom. 
                         - And Sanitise your hands before handling produce.
                         - Please be mindful of consuming eggs, milk, nuts etc.. as others around you may be allergic to these products.   Dispose of 
                            rubbish correctly, clean and disinfect your areas, and wash/sanitise your hands. 
    *Report injuries If you suffer injuries or illness whilst at work, report it to your supervisor. First aid kits are located in the Packing Shed, Machinery Shed and in all vehicles.
    *Emergency 
    -In case of an emergency within the orchard, stop work, evacuate from the orchard to the end of the picking row and wait for supervisor instructions.
    -In case of an emergency within the packing shed, stop work and evacuate to the emergency assembly area located in the parking lot.
     *Un-Lawful behavior - workplace harassment, sexual harassment, or unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.      Should a situation arise, it may result in instant dismissal.  And if necessary, the police will be called to deal with this behaviour. 
    ​*Under 18 years old - you must get a parent or guardian to consent to your employment.  
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    Should you require on farm accommodation!!
     PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS:
     Camping fees are set within your employee induction.
    The amenities and shower block are kept clean by everyone in the camp via a roster system, which is posted in the laundry area.  Cleaning includes hosing out the showers and toilets daily with disinfectant.   
    Washing Machines are provided for your convenience: please do not overload them.  i.e. 2 pairs jeans, 2 light shirts and accompanying underclothes are plenty.  Make sure to allow plenty of room for water to fill and agitate the clothes.  Please switch machines off when not in use.  
    Power and water are provided for you. (But please do not waste them unnecessarily, as there is a limited supply.)  
    Power leads should be placed in a safe manner, in a way that to not pose a danger to other park guests.  Please check with the camp supervisor if uncertain.  
    Please be aware of lightning Storms.  During a lightning storm, please vacate the orchard and camping sites. And shelter in a safe location. e.g. enclosed building or vehicle.  
    No Dogs allowed in the park.  
    Lights out in the park are at 10pm, and quiet hours are from 9pm to 5am the following morning.  
    Swimming in farm dams is not permitted at any given time.  
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