Site Leading Hand
- Execute daily and weekly priorities on site operations.
- Lead and train team members in various operational duties.
- Ensure safety and quality standards are met during operations.
About Us
At Cargill, we’re challenging the way world sees agriculture. With more than 150 years of experience we are committed to feeding the world in a safe and responsible way, reducing environmental impact, and improving the communities where we live and work. Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a ‘zero harm’ safety culture.
With a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and a global footprint, you will work with some of the best minds developing innovative programs and practices for a sustainable future. It is an opportunity to learn, grow and engage in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. Learn more at www.cargill.com
Job Purpose and Impact
In this hands-on role you will execute the site’s daily and weekly priorities and directly lead the team members onsite, ensuring they are trained and competent to perform duties across all areas of operation including but not limited to harvest receivals, grain classification, stack building, tarping, site hygiene, grain outturn including road and rail operations and general bunker operations. You will ensure work priorities are safety executed whilst maintaining a focus on quality and cost controls.
This role provides a competitive salary package, performance incentive bonus and other benefits that come from working in partnership with Aussie growers and a global business.
Key Accountabilities
- Execute routine operations in accordance with policies and procedures related to employee, food and feed safety and environmental compliance.
- Monitor production outcomes, quantity and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications.
- Execute operations within budget guidelines.
- High focus on Customer Service.
- Execute operational plans at site.
- Develop, supervise and provide coaching to casual staff at site.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience with plant operations, implements and attachments, tractors, tele handlers, bulk material conveying and small plant and hand tools
- Training and certifications provided for additional required tickets and licenses
- Experience within the grain industry or bulk material handling sector will be highly regarded
- Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety standards with an ability and desire to promote a proactive safety culture and to stop and address unsafe work or practices
- Take a hand’s on and practical approach to work tasks and have an ability to problem solve
- Pass a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment
- A valid drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position
Whilst this is a salaried role, there will be the expectation that you will have a willingness to work extra/flexible hours when needed to meet customer requirements.
We Offer
In return to your experience, we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan.
- Autonomy and scope for career development.
- The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders.
- The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first.
- A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment.
If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.
Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.
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