Pest Control Officer - Yamala
Yamala, Queensland, AU
About our team
As the largest grain storage and handling network on the east coast of Australia, we operate more than 150 regional receival sites and seven bulk port terminals. We store and market wheat, barley, canola, sorghum and specialty commodities, connecting over 10,000 growers with more than 1,000 end-market customers across the food, beverage, edible oils and animal feed industries. Our people can be proud of the increasingly important essential service we provide across the food supply chain.
About the role
We’re seeking a Pest Control Officer to join our Grain Protection team, based from our Yamala site.
You’ll report to the Grain Protection Supervisor and travel to sites in the region supporting our Pest Control Officers to carry out a wide range of pest control and fumigation procedures that ensure our grain is maintained and moved free of insect infestation.
You’ll also undertake activities related to general hygiene and cleanliness of our facilities, to a high standard.
About your experience
This position is a great starting point and learning platform in a rewarding technical trade. Applicants with experience in general labouring work, trades and services, building and construction or transport and logistics would be suited to this work, though we are open-minded to a range of experiences. You ideally have an unrestricted driver’s licence (provisional licence will also be considered).
The willingness to travel and be away from home for short periods at a time is essential.
In addition to providing proof of working rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.
Do you share our passion for contributing to the success of a diverse, international team?
At GrainCorp, we value and respect the different perspectives and experiences our people bring to work each day. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce – leading to a range of different thinking, perspectives and ideas that create the innovation we need to drive better business results. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.