Full Time Grain Handler

Perks & Benefits

Job Description

Organisation: Dubbo Grain Packing (DGP)

The address for the position is at: 105 Westbury Rd Trangie NSW 2823

Grain Handler

Employment Basis: Full-Time

Salary: $90,000

Specific Task

Operate specialize Kotzur bulk grain handling circuit to use for the receival, storage, transfer, packing, and dispatch of grain products.
Conduct detailed inspection of equipment, check and record any faults and rectified before operation (refer to maintenance schedule procedure).
Reference should be given to risk assessment of bucket elevator operation. Paying particular attention to that all safety guards and equipment are installed (refer to risk assessment).
Before putting drag conveyor into operation, ensure foreign material is removed from drag conveyor.
Ensure close all boots and inspection panels and ensure drive guards are in place.
Start conveyor motor and listen carefully if any abnormal noises before operation.
Conveyors should not be operated unless they are completely enclosed, and power transmission guards are in place.
Follow inspections schedule to ensure the equipment is in good operating condition.
Inspect chain, paddles, transmission v-belts.

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How to apply:

Applications open on 14 July 2026 and close on 13 August 2026

Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.

Key Responsibilities

Check chain tension, gearbox, bearing, all sheave drive and attaching parts, check all hardware, and check chain carrier tracks.
As per WHS requirements tests E-stops, control panels (refer to risk assessment operation).
Once bulk grain handling circuit is safe to operate, proceed to the test running the circuit with no grain.
Proceed to control room and test container inverter weight scales are reading correctly.
Carry out visual inspection of individual weight scales, frames, wiring are safe to operate.
Ensure twist locks on both inverter 1 and 2 are operating correctly.
Inspect and grease cylinders, pivot points and check safety guards are operating correctly.
Ensure area is clear of any obstacles (shovels, brooms, grains, water, etc) to move any trip hazard while loading.
Check fumigation clearance has been approved, and the area is safe.
Coordinate with export team members to ensure packing can commence.

General Task

Clean, repair as required and inspect containers to meet the standards of food quality of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry.
Report of any major faults of containers to site manager, so replace container can be organised.
Record individually containers specifications when received.
Follow site safety procedures and permit system.
Perform routine inspections of plant equipment and report faults, breakdowns, or maintenance requirements.