Grain Operator - Colbinabbin

Reid Stockfeeds; Colbinabbin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Stockfeeds in Colbinabbin, Victoria, is seeking a Grain Operator to oversee safe receival, storage and outbound loading of grain and bulk commodities at our Colbinabbin site. This hands-on role suits someone with grain bunker, storage or bulk handling experience.

You will operate front-end loaders and grain handling equipment, support stock control and maintain safety, quality and records. Flexible to work extra hours during peak harvest periods and to contribute to a small, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Experience in grain bunkers, grain storage or bulk commodity operations.
• Front-end loader and telehandler experience, or willingness to obtain competency.
• Heavy Vehicle Licence (Desirable).
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak harvest.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sample and assess incoming grain and byproducts.
• Operate front-end loaders, telehandlers and grain handling equipment.
• Manage grain bunker and shed storage, stock segregation and inventory.
• Safely and accurately load bulk vehicles.
• Complete equipment pre-starts and operational records.
• Maintain high safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Grain bunkers

Grain storage

Bulk commodities

Front-end loader

Telehandler

Heavy Vehicle Licence

Safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Reid Stockfeeds (Reid’s) is a proud family-owned business, acting as a vital cog in the food chain for livestock farmers around Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Reid’s is a trusted brand with a strong reputation for quality service in the sector.

About the Role

Join Reid Stockfeeds as a Grain Operator and play a key role in the safe receival, storage and outloading of grain and bulk commodities at our Colbinabbin site. This hands-on role is suited to someone with grain bunker, storage or bulk commodity handling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, sample and assess incoming grain and byproducts.
• Operate front-end loaders, telehandlers and grain handling equipment.
• Manage grain bunker and shed storage, stock segregation and inventory.
• Safely and accurately load bulk vehicles.
• Complete equipment pre-starts and operational records.
• Maintain high safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

What You Will Bring

• Experience working in grain bunkers, grain storage or bulk commodity operations.
• Front-end loader and telehandler experience, or willingness to obtain competency.
• Heavy Vehicle Licence (Desirable)
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak harvest periods.

Your First 2 Weeks, 30 & 90 Days

• First 2 Weeks | Complete site induction and safety and quality training. Learn the site, equipment, grain receival, bunker management and storage procedures.
• By 30 Days | Complete core receival, storage and outloading tasks with support. Build confidence in equipment operation, grain sampling, stock control and record keeping.
• By 90 Days | Confidently manage day-to-day grain handling activities while supporting safe operations, inventory accuracy and quality standards.