Grain Handler - Ballarat, VIC
- Join a busy grain handling operation in Ballarat, Victoria.
- Support day-to-day grain receival, site cleanliness, inspections and general maintenance.
- Work in a hands-on role with a focus on safety and hygiene.
The benefits
- Start: ASAP
- $37.01 per hour + penalty rates
- Duration: Approx. 2 weeks
- Short-term opportunity within a busy grain handling operation
- Hands-on role with varied site, equipment and grain handling duties
- Join a safety-focused team during a key operational period
Job description
The Role
Agri Labour Australia is seeking a reliable Grain Handler to join a busy agriculture and grain handling operation in Ballarat, Victoria. Working in a practical, fast-paced site environment, you will support day-to-day grain receival, site cleanliness, inspections and general maintenance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is safety conscious, comfortable with physical work and able to contribute wherever needed across the site.
Key Responsibilities
You will help keep the grain handling site operating safely, efficiently and to required hygiene standards. Your duties will include supporting grain receival activities, inspections, cleaning and general site upkeep.
- Clean the site and rake grain as required
- Assist with bunker, silo and container inspections
- Support grain receival, including tipping trucks at the pit
- Maintain plant, equipment and general site cleanliness
- Assist with equipment and site maintenance
- Support grain hygiene and fumigation requirements
- Maintain relevant site records, including grain hygiene, OH&S, silo, stock accounting and administration records
- Follow all workplace health, safety and hygiene procedures
Benefits
- $37.01 per hour + penalty rates
- Short-term role for approximately 2 weeks
- Approximately 40-50 hours per week, weather dependent
- Opportunity to gain further experience in grain handling and agricultural operations
- Varied, practical duties across grain receival, inspections and site maintenance
- Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and site hygiene
Your Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in grain handling, agriculture, warehousing, production or a similar hands-on environment is highly regarded
- Comfortable undertaking physical and outdoor work
- Strong attention to safety, cleanliness and grain hygiene requirements
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual and willing to assist across a range of site duties
- Basic record-keeping and administration skills
Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.
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