Field Assistant

Randstad; Horsham; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Field Assistant (Grain & Seed) for Horsham, Victoria. The role blends manual quality inspection and warehouse operations to identify defects, remove contaminants, and document samples accurately.

The position offers 25–30 hours per week (flexible/seasonal) with a pay rate of $36.81 per hour plus super. You will work in a dusty environment, lifting up to 15 kg and adhering to safety and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 12–15 kg regularly.
• Strong focus for sorting thousands of grains.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Clear communication within a small team.
• Willingness to wear PPE and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Quality Inspection: sort grain to identify defects.
• Contaminant Removal: remove foreign matter like stones and insects.
• Sample Preparation: bag, label and organize samples for testing.
• Physical Stock Movement: move bags up to 15kg and palletize stock.
• Data Entry: keep basic records of findings.
• Biosecurity & Hygiene: maintain a sterile environment and clean equipment.

Skills

Exceptional Focus

Physical Endurance

Reliability

Communication

Safety First

Job description

Field Assistant (Grain & Seed) - Horsham

• Location: Horsham, Victoria
• Rate: $36.81 per hour + Super
• Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week (Flexible/Seasonal)

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring to the Team

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

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

Field Assistant (Grain & Seed) - Horsham

• Location: Horsham, Victoria
• Rate: $36.81 per hour + Super
• Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week (Flexible/Seasonal)

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring to the Team

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

• Exceptional Focus: The ability to maintain high concentration while looking at thousands of small grains over a long shift.
• Physical Endurance: You are comfortable being on your feet all day, performing repetitive movements, and lifting 12kg-15kg regularly.
• Reliability: You understand that the sorting line depends on every team member; punctuality is non-negotiable.
• Communication: You work well in a small team and can alert supervisors quickly if quality issues arise.

Working Environment

• Safety First: You will be provided with and required to wear PPE, including masks, gloves, and hi-vis gear.
• Environment 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.
• 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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