Yardsperson

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world - safely, responsibly and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Since 1851, our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy. 

We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6 geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 18,000 people globally. 

Job Description

The Louis Dreyfus Company are currently recruiting for the full-time position of Yardsperson, based at our cotton gin in Emerald. This position is responsible for general yard duties such as: 

• movement of cotton modules, bales and seed
• loading and unloading trucks
• monitoring and reporting seed temperature
• seed loading
• maintenance of yard and machines
• tractor driving, slashing and drag bucket
• forklift / loader operation

Desired skills

• experience in cotton gin or warehouse environment
• forklift licence
• experienced front end loader operator
• mechanical aptitude
• strong work ethic and team player
• good time management skills to manage competing priorities
• computer skills

Benefits of working at LDC:

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Discounted health insurance options available
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

Not Applicable

Additional Information

LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply via the link below.

Please note only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted

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 Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Work for a global, leading commodities company
• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program