Job Description
Coating Technician / Forklift Operator - Forbes, NSW
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DLF Seeds is a leading global seed company, operating in more than 20 countries and supplying high-quality forage, turf and seed solutions to customers across Australia and around the world. Our focus is on innovation, quality and practical solutions that support growers, customers and rural communities.
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At DLF Seeds, our people are at the heart of what we do. We value teamwork, safety, continuous improvement and a positive, hands‐on approach. We are looking for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing things well, and is keen to contribute to a supportive site team.
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About The Role
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We are seeking a Coating Technician / Forklift Operator to join our Forbes, NSW operations team. We support the local farming community and take pride in servicing the greater Australian agricultural industry.
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This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, with reasonable additional hours as required during busy seasonal periods.
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In this role, you will safely operate a forklift, undertake essential store and yard duties, support repairs and maintenance, and contribute to a clean, tidy and well‐organised site. you will operate fixed plant used to coat, treat, mix, clean and grade seed, while helping ensure quality, safety, hygiene and throughput standards are consistently maintained.
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In This Role, You Will
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Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, including stacking pallets and moving product around the site
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Set up, operate and maintain seed processing machinery to meet quality and production requirements
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Support seed coating, treating, mixing, cleaning and grading activities
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Carry out store, yard and housekeeping duties to maintain a tidy and safe workplace
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Help prevent cross‐contamination between seed lines through solid hygiene and cleaning practices
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Undertake basic plant repairs, preventative maintenance and equipment checks
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Communicate any quality or throughput issues promptly to the supervisor or manager
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Follow all health, safety, quality, HR and site procedures
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Undertake manual handling tasks, including bagging and stacking up to 25kg bags onto pallets
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About You
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You will be practical, reliable and safety‐focused, with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team. You will take pride in keeping equipment and work areas clean and organised, and you will be comfortable working with seasonal demands and physical tasks.
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To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
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Current forklift licence or certificate, with extensive practical forklift operating experience.
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Experience operating machinery or fixed plant in a production, processing, warehouse, grain, seed or agricultural environment.
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Mechanical aptitude, including basic equipment checks, cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs.
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Experience working to production targets, quality standards and delivery timeframes.
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Good understanding of hygiene, cleaning and contamination control
requirements.Ability
to safely complete manual handling, including bagging and stacking up to 25kg.
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Awareness of safety requirements when working around machinery, forklifts, treated seed, chemicals and dust.
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Why join DLF Seeds?
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This is a great opportunity to join a well‐established global agribusiness and be part of a practical, supportive team where safety, quality and continuous improvement are important every day. You will be contributing to products that support growers and customers across the agricultural sector.
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📌 Coating Technician Forklift Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Dlf
📍 New South Wales