Forklift Operator / Coating Technician

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.

 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.

About the role

We are seeking a Forklift Operator / Coating Technician to join our Forbes, NSW operations team. We support the local farming community and take pride in servicing the greater  Australian agricultural  industry. 

This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, with reasonable additional hours as required during busy seasonal periods.

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. 

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, including stacking pallets and moving product around the site

• Set up, operate and maintain seed processing machinery to meet quality and production requirements

• Support seed coating, treating, mixing, cleaning and grading activities

• Carry out store, yard and housekeeping duties to maintain a tidy and safe workplace

• Help prevent cross-contamination between seed lines through strong hygiene and cleaning practices

• Undertake basic plant repairs, preventative maintenance and equipment checks

• Communicate any quality or throughput issues promptly to the supervisor or manager

• Follow all health, safety, quality, HR and site procedures

• Undertake manual handling tasks, including bagging and stacking up to 25kg bags onto pallets

About you

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.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Current forklift licence or certificate, with extensive practical forklift operating experience.

• Experience operating machinery or fixed plant in a production, processing, warehouse, grain, seed or agricultural environment.

• Mechanical aptitude, including basic equipment checks, cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs.

• Experience working to production targets, quality standards and delivery timeframes.

• Good understanding of hygiene, cleaning and contamination control requirements.

• Ability to safely complete manual handling, including bagging and stacking up to 25kg.

• Awareness of safety requirements when working around machinery, forklifts, treated seed, chemicals and dust.

Why join DLF Seeds?

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.

If you are hands-on, reliable and ready to be part of a team that values quality and safety, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now and you will be taken to our Careers page where you can upload your resume and cover letter.

Position Description available from ••••@dlfseeds.com.au