Grain Handler - Roma West

About our team
What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it’s the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it’s highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate! As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed and industrial customers around the world, we are proud to say we’re leading the way in sustainable agriculture

About the role
 

• 2 x full time, permanent positions
• Opportunity for development 
• Immediate start available 

We are currently seeking 2 Grain Handlers for an immediate start at our Roma West site (working at other nearby sites as required) in a permanent capacity. 

Grain handlers at our country grain storage sites are critical to ensuring that we service local grain growers and customers efficiently and safely in receiving, storing, maintaining and out-loading grain. The grains we handle include wheat, barley and canola mainly, but we also take in chickpeas, sorghum and other commodities.

The core activities of a grain handler include:
 

• Sampling grain received at the site (spearing using automatic or manual spears and then testing for protein, moisture and contaminants against specifications, entering data into our system)
• Receiving sampled grain via truck at the weighbridge and entering weights into our system
• Monitoring the flow of grain from truck unloading and onto hopper, auger or other equipment
• Protecting and storing grain in bunkers or permanent silo storage (includes building, breaking-down and tarping bunkers)
• Sweeping, shovelling, blowing down dust and other general housekeeping activities including site presentation
• Operating equipment including augers, tractors, hoppers, loaders.

The type of work you undertake depends on the skills, experience, knowledge and tickets or licences you hold as well as the requirements of the site at which you’re based. These attributes also help determine the grade we might appoint you at under our enterprise agreement. The agreement will also set out any provisions available to you such as loading, overtime, allowances, etc.

We provide you with the tools and training required to perform your job effectively and safely. We’re also proud to provide genuine opportunities for our people to take on more responsibility, allowing them to progress further, if desired.

About your experience
Candidates will have prior experience in general labouring and have the ability to work in confined spaces at times. Experience in either agriculture, logistics, trades or construction. Candidates will also display:
 

• Good communication skills
• Safety-conscious behaviour 
• A forklift, front- end loader ticket or an HR Truck licence will be advantageous
• Reliability
• Computer literacy

Ready to apply? / How do you apply?
The next steps are easy!  Simply submit your application and one of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We are looking forward to speaking to you!