Quality Control Assistant (Grain & Seed) - Horsham

Location: Horsham, Victoria

Rate: $35.90 per hour + Super

Hours: 15 - 35 hours per week (Flexible/Seasonal)

The Role

This position is a unique blend of manual quality inspection and warehouse operations . You will be responsible for identifying defects, removing contaminants, and ensuring that every sample processed is pure and accurately documented.

Key Responsibilities

- Quality Inspection: Manually and mechanically sorting grain to identify cracked seeds, discoloration, or disease.
- Contaminant Removal: Detecting and removing "foreign matter," including stones, weed seeds, and insects.
- Sample Preparation: Bagging, labeling, and organizing samples for laboratory testing and research.
- Physical Stock Movement: Moving bags of grain (up to 15kg ) and palletizing stock to keep the facility running smoothly.
- Data Entry: Keeping basic, accurate records of findings (e.g., weed levels or batch quality).
- Biosecurity & Hygiene: Maintaining a sterile environment by cleaning equipment and sorting trays between batches to prevent cross-contamination.

What You Bring to the Team





This role requires a specific mindset. We are looking for individuals who take pride in "getting it right" every single time.

- Exceptional Focus: The ability to maintain high concentration while looking at thousands of small grains over a long shift.
- Physical Endurance: You are comfortable being on your feet all day, performing repetitive movements, and lifting 12kg-15kg regularly.
- Reliability: You understand that the sorting line depends on every team member; punctuality is non-negotiable.
- Communication: You work well in a small team and can alert supervisors quickly if quality issues arise.
- Safety First: You will be provided with and required to wear PPE, including masks, gloves, and hi-vis gear.
- Environment Note: The facility is a working site. The workplace is dusty ; if you suffer from severe asthma or hay fever, please consider this daily exposure.

Work-Life Balance: Hours fluctuate between 15 and 35 hours per week depending on seasonal research requirements, providing variety and flexibility.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Field Assistant/Grain Sorter (Horsham)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Horsham