Address- Permanent opportunity (not casual) to work in regional QLD for a cotton industry leader
- Use your trade qualifications / mechanical experience in this ‘hands-on’ role
- Supervise a shift during production season, and conduct repairs & maintenance in the off-season
A bit about us
Queensland Cotton has been going strong for over 100 years, supplying premium cotton to the world's textile markets. We are part of Olam Agri, a leading global food and agri-business. Our Cotton Gin facilities receive and process raw cotton to remove cottonseed and compress clean lint into cotton bales ready for export. Providing high-quality services, operational excellence and cultivating long-lasting relationships is at the core of our business.
About the opportunity
We are looking for hard working and reliable individuals for permanent Assistant Ginner and Ginner positions at our Moura Gin. In these roles 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
- monitor production, conduct preventative maintenance and resolve breakdowns promptly to ensure downtime is minimized
- ensure safe systems of work and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision is provided for optimal health and safety
As part of our team, you will be part of one of Australia’s oldest cotton ginning and marketing organisations and can be assured of a stable, long -term and rewarding career. We pride ourselves on our culture and ensure you are recognised and rewarded for your dedication and hard work.
What you need to bring
If you have ginning experience, we’d of course love to hear from you! But we’d also encourage you to apply if you’re a tradie (or equivalent) and have experience in other industries. We can train you!
You will also need to be:
- mechanically minded
- safety-aware and have fitness to handle long shifts during the season
- hard-working and resilient
- eager to learn and able to think on your feet and troubleshoot
- respectful and able to interact with people from many diverse cultures
- responsible and take ownership for outcomes by working well with the broader team
To be successful in this role you will also be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen. Applicants living outside of Australia must be able to demonstrate extensive cotton ginning experience to be considered.
Sounds like you? Come and join us!
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