Assistant Ginner

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.

The Louis Dreyfus Company are currently recruiting for the full-time position of Assistant Ginner, based in Dalby. In this role you will be part of a small team and be involved in all aspects of cotton ginning operations including but not limited to:

• supervising a seasonal team of workers during day or night shift
• monitoring production, conducting preventative maintenance and resolving breakdowns promptly 
• ensuring safe systems of work and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision is provided for health and safety

Desired skills

If you have ginning experience, we’d love to hear from you, but we’d also encourage you to apply if you are mechanically minded and have experience in other industries. 

You will need to be:

• mechanically minded
• safety-aware and have fitness to handle long shifts during the season
• eager to learn and able to think on your feet and troubleshoot
• self-starter with the ability to work independently takes initiative and challenges when required
• good work ethic and team player
• ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees, customers and third parties

To be successful in this role you will also be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen. 

NOTE: Applicants must have UNLIMITTED WORKING RIGHTS to be considered for this role

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

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