Suncoast Gold Macadamias (SGM) was established in 1985 as a macadamia grower co-operative. Our head office and processing facility are located in Gympie, Queensland, the birthplace of the global macadamia industry.
SGM has developed a reputation both in Australia and around the world for the efficiency of its operations, quality of its products and a comprehensive client service. We service Macadamia growers from Atherton Tablelands in the North of QLD through to the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Our growers produce the finest quality macadamias and are committed to food safety and sustainable production. Our factory utilises the latest in technology to guarantee our customers consistent quality and product of the highest standard.
Suncoast Gold is 100% grower owned, with all profits returned to growers. Our macadamia products are 100% Australian grown, cracked and processed.
Each work area has specific duties. These are taught on-the-job by experienced Team Leaders.
General responsibilities across all areas can include:
- Adhering to SGM’s safety, hygiene and sanitation rules and procedures.
- Running pre-start checks and sanitation of machines and equipment.
- In approved areas using an air hose, air down and clean machinery and equipment to clear machinery of dust and debris.
- Wearing PPE and following Chemical Safety procedures.
- General housekeeping and cleaning of equipment.
- Checking scales, tare off and ensure they are weighing correctly, and report any faults.
- Using walk behind forklifts, pallecon tipper, hoist, and pallet jacks to move products, ensuring following safety procedures whilst operating.
- Reporting safety incidents, injuries, near misses and hazards.
- Reporting any foreign matter, and or pests in the work area.
- Support other areas when requested and required, and perform additional duties as requested and required. This may involve working across departments and in other roles when required.
- Attending “in-house” and external training given and approved by the company.
