Yardsperson

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

The cotton Yardperson assists with the yard operations on site to ensure operations are carried out in a safe and effective manner. This includes loading and unloading trucks, the maintenance of the yard and its machines, ensuring that the seed temperature is maintained and that the overall SHE principals are being followed with a high level of aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Seed temperature, monitoring and reporting, seed loading
• Maintenance of machines
• Yardperson Duties, maintaining yard
• Tractor driving, slashing and drag bucket
• Forklifts/ Load operation
• SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

Essential skills

• Sound knowledge of SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
• Experience in cotton gin or warehouse environment
• Forklift Licence
• Experienced Front end Loader operator
• intermediate knowledge of IT systems
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Good time management, and completion of tasks/duties within time frame of specified deadlines

Desired but not essential skills

• Use of Equipment/ mechanical knowledge for maintenance

To apply for the position:

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume and Cover Letter.

In accordance with Louis Dreyfus Company Australia's policies, you are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment medical. We commit to providing a safe workplace for our employees and customers. 

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us