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Form of workQUALITY AND DISPATCH OFFICER
- Permanent Full-Time Role – Roma (Southwest QLD) based
- Immediate start
About the Role
As the Quality and Dispatch Officer you will be responsible for responsible for quality assurance and Dispatch of outgoing product from Top Country. You will ensure the products pass a visual inspection before dispatch, and be responsible for communicating with customers and freight companies to pick up finished products. Additionally, you will support with administrative duties as required.
About the Company
Top Country is a highly regarded, family-owned livestock nutrition company that has been operating for almost 30 years. With their mill based in Roma, they produce top quality products that are customised to suit individual livestock nutrition needs and feeding programs.
Top Country strives to be at the forefront of the industry and is proud of its innovative approach to product and system development to improve lifestyles and profitability in the rural industry (beef, sheep, goat and equine industries). Products include; dry licks, concentrates, premixes and protein supplements.
Top Country’s success and enviable reputation has been built on their superior quality – which can only come from combining exceptional ingredients with expert Nutritionist advice. They have been a life-blood support for the rural industry throughout the recent severe droughts.
We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic Quality and Dispatch Officer to join our Roma-based team for an immediate start. This is a challenging and rewarding role combining both practical and science-based approaches.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Visual inspection of finished products
- Logging the inspection on our software program
- Liaising with mill staff to ensure no failed inspections
- Contacting customers to collect their completed orders
- Contacting freight companies to collect customer orders for delivery
- Liaising with contract truck drivers and customers to organise bulk deliveries on property in the bulk trailers.
- Liaising with customers and freight companies to organise ‘truck runs’ – multiple customer orders going to the same area.
- Scheduling dispatches on the software program.
- Complete freight-related forms such as truck logs, booking forms and consignment notes as required.
Essential
- Excellent level of interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Team worker and ability to develop a strong team ethic
- Attention to detail
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- High level of computer skills
- Dedication to continuous improvement of the business
- Background in Agribusiness or Agriculture (desirable)
- Understanding of the livestock industry (desirable)
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
To apply please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be an excellent addition to our team.
This position is for an immediate start. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and candidates meeting the criteria and experience will be contacted as soon as possible. Sponsorship of applicants is not available.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Alexandra Aisthorpe via email *********@aisthorpe.com.au with any further questions.
