CRF Foods (VIC) P/L

CRF Foods (VIC) P/L

EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in working with CRF (VIC) P/L.

CRF (Colac Otway) P/L began operations in May 2000 to process lamb and veal for Australian and overseas markets. Established as a preferred supplier for Coles Supermarkets, the company is the newest and most technologically advanced meat processing facility of its kind in Australia.

CRF’s mission is to provide quality meat processing services at world competitive prices. It is a national supplier of process lamb and veal to Coles supermarkets and also exports to markets throughout Europe, Asia and America.

CRF recognizes that its advantage lies in its people and creating an environment that excites, motivates and challenges individuals to achieve a common goal of success.

We again thank you for your interest in working with CRF (VIC) P/L.

CRF Employment application process involves:

Stage 1

·  CRF application form completed and returned to Colac Otway Workforce along with your Resume and signed Position Description.

·  Notification of CRF information session and Interview time

NOTE: Applications may take 3-4 weeks to initiate process

Stage 2

·  Information and Interview process

·  Reference Checks

Stage 3

·  Short listed applicants-tour of CRF

Stage 4

·  Supervised Drug Testing process

·  Medical Testing process

Stage 5

·  Successful applicants to complete Q Fever immunisation process*

·  Successful candidates to participate in CRF induction process

·  Commence Employment

*Q fever immunization will require successful applicant to have an initial test for previous exposure, then full immunization injection will be after 7 days from initial test. – Please ask Colac Otway Workforce staff for more information

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name
Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Surname: Names:
Private Address
Contact / Telephone: Mobile:
Date of Birth (optional)

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US

Where did you hear about CRF?q  Word of Mouth
q  Family or friend works at CRF
q  Newspaper
q  Radio
q  Other ______/ Please provide us with some detail to your response:
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WHY do you want to work at CRF?

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Company Name / Position / Date Empl / Duties

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification / School/College / Dates Attended / Subjects Studied

LICENCE DETAILS

Driving/Operating Licence eg. Car, Heavy Vehicle, Folk Lift / Licence Number / Expiry Date

Interests/Hobbies: ______

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·  ARE YOU A PERMANENT AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT? YES [ ] NO [ ]

If you answered no, please indicate VISA type:

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WOULD YOU BE PREPARED TO:

Ø  Work shift work? YES [ ] NO [ ]

If a choice is offered would you prefer: 5:30am – 2:30pm [ ]

3:00pm – 12:00am [ ]

Ø  Work weekends? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Ø  Work all day in a cold environment? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Ø  Demonstrate reading and arithmetic skills? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Ø  Undertake further training? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Ø  Have reliable transport to commence shift work? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Ø  Would you be prepared to undertake a police check? YES [ ] NO [ ]

If you are currently working, what notice is required from your present employer?

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Note: You will be required to undertake –

Ø  A medical/physical examination and drug test prior to being offered employment at CRF

Ø  Also to undertake work related training as required

Health & Fitness

The position you are applying for involves physically demanding meat processing work, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending and stretching to handle, cut and process meat from animal carcasses.

The duties are conducted while standing and walking around. Knives, hand tools and machinery are used. Exposures may include damp, cold (min –2o) conditions or detergents.

We therefore request that you disclose any pre-existing injuries or diseases of which you are aware and could reasonably be expected to foresee could be affected by the nature of the position you are applying for.

In the event of any recurrence, aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of a pre-existing condition about which you have failed to make the above disclosure or have made a false or misleading disclosure, you will not be entitled to compensation under the Accident Compensation Act.

Have you any medical history, pre-existing illness, injuries, diseases, physical or psychological conditions which could be aggravated by the type of work you are applying for?

Yes / No

Please provide relevant information:

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We advise that a failure to make a disclosure, or the making of a false or misleading disclosure, would disentitle you to compensation pursuant to the Accident Compensation Act should you suffer any recurrence, aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of your pre-existing injury or disease arising out of or in the course of or due to the nature of employment with CRF (Colac Otway) P/L. Indeed CRF (Colac Otway) P/L will rely upon any failure to disclose in accordance with the provisions of the Accident Compensation Act as grounds for denying compensation in accordance with S.82 (7) & (8).

REFEREES: Please provide the Names and Contact number of at least 2 recent WORK Referees

Name / Company name/Organisation / Contact Number

I understand that in filling out this application, I am giving permission for the above referees to be contacted in relation to previous work experience

I certify that the information supplied with this application is correct and accept that should any information be found to be untrue or misleading, it will be viewed as a serious misconduct.

Signed: ______Date: ______

Position Title: Trainee – Level 1

Reports To: Manager

Award: CRF Foods (Vic) Pty Ltd, Australian Meat Industry Employees’ Union Meat Processing Agreement 2003

Date Approved: 15th February 2001

Company Profile

CRF (Colac Otway) Pty Ltd began operations in May 2000 to process lamb and veal for Australian and overseas markets. Established as a alliance supplier for Coles Supermarkets, the company is the newest and most technologically advanced meat processing facility of its kind in Australia. The fully integrated plant incorporates a small’s chain, boning room and value adding facilities.

The company currently employs 300 people and a further 40 through contract services. Each day the company processes product to a retail value of approximately $540,000 which is forecast to grow to over $600,000 by 2003.

CRF’s vision is to be internationally best in class performance in all dimensions of quality, cost and customer service in meat processing.

CRF’s mission is to provide quality meat processing services at world competitive prices. CRF is a service organisation and it is our responsibility to enhance our customer’s reputation and market acceptance.

CRF recognises that its advantage lies in its people and creating an environment that excites motivates and challenges individuals to achieve a common goal of success. It involves hard work, honesty, and trust and in return employees receive rewards and acknowledgment that reflects the success and position of the company. CRF promotes the following values:

Trust and Honesty

CRF is truthful and honest in all endeavours and takes an active role in good corporate citizenship and environment management.

Partnership and Service

CRF works with employees, suppliers, customers and shareholders to achieve agreed goals on performance and profitability.

Sustainability

CRF is always receptive to individual needs and aspires to meet the requirement for change over time in order to maintain market competitiveness.

Position Overview

To work as part of a team in order to meet CRF’s mission and vision.

1.  KEY ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED OF THE POSITION

The individual will be trustworthy, honest, enthusiastic and willing to learn new tasks.

  To be self motivated

  Positive attitude

  Flexibility

  Ability to work in a team environment

  Reliability

2.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities for the position are:

  Be prepared to undertake continued on and off the job training, in all tasks as set out in the processing areas.

  Provide a high standard quality of work

  To gain competencies in processing technologies

  Maintain knowledge and skills of the meat processing industry

3.  REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The reporting relationships for the position are:

  The position reports to the Manager

4. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The key performance indicators for the position are:

  Adherence to CRF’s policies and procedures

  Personal development

  Understanding of service excellence

  Ability to meet customer requirements

  Regular attendance of work and training sessions

5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CRF Foods (Vic) Pty Ltd, Australian Meat Industry Employees’ Union Meat Processing Agreement 2003

6. SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  Good communication skills

  The ability to work in a team environment

  Enthusiasm

  Reliability

  Positive attitude

  Knowledge of CRF’s policies and procedures

  Willingness to undertake ongoing training

  Flexibility

I acknowledge that I have read and understand CRF’s position description and the key selection criteria.

Name:______

Signature:______

Date:______