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 strong 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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- Valuable 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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Position Description available from [email protected]

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