Weighbridge Operator
2 weeks ago
Nurture. Grow. Thrive.
Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.
About the role
We are looking for a Weighbridge Supervisor to join the growing team at our Killara Feedlot on a permanent, full-time basis.
As part of the Feedlot team, you will manage the receival and exit of commodities, cattle, and manure, ensuring contractual obligations are met with suppliers. Responsibilities include testing grain and hay on arrival, scheduling deliveries, and overseeing traffic flow while ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility legislation. You will also conduct monthly stocktakes and maintain hygiene in key areas.
**Responsibilities**:
- Responsible for commodity, cattle & manure receivals and exits from the Feedlot.
- Ensure that commodity contractual obligations are met with growers & suppliers
- Testing of grain & hay/straw on arrival
- Scheduling of grain deliveries
- Ensure compliance of Chain of Responsibility legislation is adhered to
- Supervise the traffic flow movement
- Responsible for the monthly stocktake of commodities
- Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of the weighbridge, grain pit and silo areas on a daily basis
This position has room for growth by transitioning into the Commodity Manager role after successfully completing the 6-month probationary period and on approval by the General Manager, your role will include:
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above
- Purchasing of Commodities
- Commodity Scheduling & Reconciliation
- Liaising with commodity customers
- Reporting to the General Manager & Finance and Commercial Manager
About you
To succeed at Elders, you will possess:
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to safety and zero harm policy
- Proven problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Previous weighbridge experience would be highly regarded
- Team player
- Reliable and highly motivated
- Ability to work autonomously and follow direction
About Elders
As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.
We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.
Elders is for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please today.
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