Sample Preparer/Receivals Assistant

Energy & Fertilisers Limited; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) invites applications for a casual Sample Receivals and Preparer Assistant based in Bibra Lake, WA. You will support our high-throughput Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory, preparing samples and keeping strict safety and quality standards.

The role emphasises accuracy, teamwork, and flexibility, with shifts rostered November to April. Candidates should be able to handle varied start times and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• Safety is the top priority in all tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in sample handling.
• Ability to multitask and switch between duties.
• Comfort working autonomously as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sieving and grinding soil and plant samples for analysis.
• Receiving and sorting soil samples for test requirements.
• Washing lab equipment and cleaning the sample areas.
• Disposal and treatment of samples to meet quarantine requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment and deliver quality work.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Autonomy

Fast-paced work

Flexible hours

Job description

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• Work in a modern, high-throughput laboratory with a supportive team committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Gain experience in one of Australia's leading commercial agricultural laboratories
• Casual roles based in Bibra Lake

CSBP Fertilisers – We’re here for better growth

As Western Australia’s leading fertiliser supplier, CSBP Fertilisers has been helping WA farmers grow with confidence for more than 110 years. CSBP Fertilisers manufactures, imports and distributes a comprehensive range of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium-based fertilisers to WA growers in compound, blended and liquid forms.

CSBP Fertilisers is trusted by farmers for its reliable supply, high-quality product, and leading crop nutrition advice built on more than a century of agronomic and soil expertise. CSBP Fertilisers is committed to delivering the right fertiliser to WA growers, right when they need it.

As part of this, CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory has served the Australian agricultural industry for almost half a century enabling our customers to better understand, manage and optimise nutrient use.

We are one of Australia’s leading service providers for soil and plant analysis. We support informed decisions through analysis services that are facts-based, fast and fit for purpose.

CSBP Fertilisers is proudly part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF).

WesCEF is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers, a highly respected and credible diversified conglomerate publicly listed and valued within the ASX10.

About the role

In thishighly sought-after casual position as a Sample Preparer/Receivals Assistant you will support our high throughput CSBP Soil and Plant Analysis Agricultural Laboratory to meet business demands.

To succeed in this role you will carry out routine tasks accurately and efficiently with confidence in your adherence to strict methodologies for sample preparation. Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions are vital for this role. You will be proactive in maintaining a safe working environment, and take pride in delivering quality and consistency in your work as part of an accountable, high performing team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sieving and grinding soil and plant samples for analysis by our Technicians.
• Receiving and sorting soil samples for test requirements from farm, agribusiness and research customers.
• Washing of lab equipment and general cleaning of the sample receivals and sample preparation areas.
• Disposal & treatment of samples to meet quarantine requirements
• Being proactive in maintaining a safe working environment and taking pride in delivering quality and consistency in your work.

Skills & experience you will have:

• Prioritise safety for self and others in all practices
• A high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility for differing start and finish times to meet operational requirements

Our team of casual Sample Receivals and Preparer Assistants are rostered in line with the demands of our busy season, commencing from November through to April, with shifts rostered between the laboratory’s operating hours of 5am-7pm.

Please be aware that inclusion in the casual pool does not guarantee a set number of shifts or hours throughout the season.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD and our Laboratory based in Bibra Lake.