Job Description

Quality Control Assistant (Grain & Seed) - Horsham

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Location: Horsham, Victoria

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Rate: $35.90 per hour + Super

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

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The Role

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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





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

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Exceptional Focus: The ability to maintain high concentration while looking at thousands of small grains over a long shift.
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Physical Endurance: You are comfortable being on your feet all day, performing repetitive movements, and lifting 12kg-15kg regularly.
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Reliability: You understand that the sorting line depends on every team member; punctuality is non-negotiable.
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Communication: You work well in a small team and can alert supervisors quickly if quality issues arise.
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Safety First: You will be provided with and required to wear PPE, including masks, gloves, and hi-vis gear.
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Setting Note: The facility is a working site. The environment is dusty; if you suffer from severe asthma or hay fever, please consider this daily exposure.
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Work-Life Balance: Hours fluctuate between 15 and 35 hours per week depending on seasonal research requirements, providing variety and flexibility.
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