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 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
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
- ginning experience preferred
- mechanically minded or experience in a production/manufacturing environment
- 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
- good work ethic and team player
- ability and willingness to interact effectively with all levels of employees and with people from diverse backgrounds
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 Employee Assistance Programs
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.
