Company Description
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 17,000 people globally.
Job Description
Louis Dreyfus Company Emerald Australia currently has several opportunities for the right people to join our team at our Melbourne Port Terminal in West Melbourne in full time Terminal Operator positions, working a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and night shift.
There is plenty of variety in the role with a range of broad operational tasks relating to the receival of grain, quality assurance testing and the loading of grain into containers and bulk vessels. You will need to demonstrate a flexible attitude with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. This is a physical role where you can be expected to lift, climb and undertake some manual handling tasks. You will also be expected to do general housekeeping and complete paperwork and computer data entry.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and experience:
- Strong approach to Safety
- Leadership skills
- High level of 'mechanical aptitude'
- Excellent teamwork skills and a “can do”, flexible attitude
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekend at times
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated with a desire to learn skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Computer skills including MS Office
- Drivers' license
Qualifications
The following skills and experience would be highly regarded:
- Experience working in the grain industry or similar manufacturing/materials handling environment, though we are open-minded to a range of experiences
- Grain classification or relevant quality assurance experience
- Control room operator/process plant operational experience
- Forklift license
- Medium rigid licence
- Authorised Officer for Australian Plant exports Certificate
- MSIC certification
- Confined Space training
- Working at heights and confined space tickets
- High risk licences including EWP, CN (non-slewing crane licence)
- Experience in a laboratory or other quality control setting
Additional Information
Additional Information for the 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
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
