Assistant Ginner
Company Description
| Company Description |
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.
We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 19,000 people globally.
Job Description
| Job Description |
About the role
The Louis Dreyfus Company are currently recruiting for the fulltime position of Assistant Ginner, based in Katherine. This position is part of a team who are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of all aspects of cotton ginning. Whilst based in Katherine, this position may require travel to work at other LDC gin sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Gin operation and safety
- Monitor and maintain machinery and equipment to ensure continuity of production and quality
- Assist in maintaining the physical appearance of the gin site
- Assist the ginner and site manager to ensure work permits are completed for all high risk activity
Preferred skills
- Ginning experience or mechanical, maintenance, electrical or production experience
- Ability to identify/control weaknesses in process and implement best practices
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Good work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Sound computer skills
Benefits of working at LDC:
- Work for a global, leading commodities company
- Discounted health insurance options available
- Access to salary sacrifice options with novated car leasing after probation period
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs
Experience
| Experience |
Not Applicable
Additional Information
| Additional Information |
LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Please note the successful candidate will need to willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply via the link below.
Please note only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
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
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.
We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 19,000 people globally.
About the role
The Louis Dreyfus Company are currently recruiting for the fulltime position of Assistant Ginner, based in Katherine. This position is part of a team who are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of all aspects of cotton ginning. Whilst based in Katherine, this position may require travel to work at other LDC gin sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Gin operation and safety
- Monitor and maintain machinery and equipment to ensure continuity of production and quality
- Assist in maintaining the physical appearance of the gin site
- Assist the ginner and site manager to ensure work permits are completed for all high risk activity
Preferred skills
- Ginning experience or mechanical, maintenance, electrical or production experience
- Ability to identify/control weaknesses in process and implement best practices
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Good work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Sound computer skills
Benefits of working at LDC:
- Work for a global, leading commodities company
- Discounted health insurance options available
- Access to salary sacrifice options with novated car leasing after probation period
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs
Not Applicable
LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Please note the successful candidate will need to willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply via the link below.
Please note only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
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