Leading Hand - Processing

Location: Truganina

About Us. 

DLF Seeds is a market-leading proprietary seed company operating across every state of Australia. From R&D to supply, production and technical support, we play a vital role in helping Australian agriculture thrive. Our values are grounded in respect, trust and integrity. We empower our people, encourage innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, and work in a sustainable and collaborative way.

Our Melbourne operations play a key role in ensuring efficient processing, packaging and distribution of seed across Australia. We have a team of about 20 in the warehouse and another 20 in the office. Our purpose-built facility in Truganina is a safe and friendly environment.

The Role

We are seeking a hands on Leading Hand – Processing to join our Melbourne Warehouse team. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day processing activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate manufacturing tasks within the processing room
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor workflow and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets.
• Support and train team members to achieve performance goals.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with inventory control.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a processing environment, ideally in a leading hand role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ideally experienced LF Forklift licence, preferable reach truck, we can train.

Why Join DLF Seeds?

• Be part of a global organisation with a strong local footprint.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Supportive management and a team environment focused on performing to our very best

How to Apply

A full position description is available for this role upon request by emailing recruitment@dlfseeds.com.au

Hit the Apply Now button and upload your resume and complete our online forms. You will be taken to our parent company career portal.