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Process Operator (Crushing Console Operator) - Burdekin Region


Company : Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited


Location : Townsville,


Created : 2025-05-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Discover Your Next Role Suitable applicants are invited to apply for the permanent Crushing Console Operator position at Pioneer Mill. The Console Operator reports to the Operations Coordinator and is a hands-on position responsible for operating the cane feeding and crushing stations, working closely with the operations shift team. This position involves continuous shift work with some overtime in the Crushing Season (June - Dec). During the non-crush period (Jan - May), the person in this position would assist in maintenance and capital work execution on a day work roster. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to further develop their current skills and qualifications to become a valuable asset to the Pioneer production and maintenance team. Your Role in Action Main duties through the sugar crushing season include: Operation of a Citect SCADA SystemOperation of the cane feeding and preparation plantOperation of crushing station and associated plantComplete operational logs and shift stops reportsAssist in plant isolations, undertake risk assessments and follow the permit to work processComplete maintenance work requests and basic maintenance work scopingPerform any other task as directed by the Operations Coordinator Desirable skills required for the maintenance season include: Confined space entry and working at heights qualificationsCUC - Common User Competencies (TAFE modules)Dogging, Rigging, OH Gantry Crane and ScaffoldingMobile Plant Tickets Please ensure these form part of your application. Training for additional skills or competencies will be selected by management on a business needs basis. Your Winning Combination Additional benefits for working with Wilmar Sugar include: Salary Packaging (Remote Area Housing) - Employees who live in our millfarmdistillery regions in Queensland may be eligible to claim Remote Area tax benefits via Maxxia. Employees may be able to achieve tax benefits on rent, and on housing purchase and interest payments.Recreational and personal leave accrualEmployee Wellbeing Programs such as free flu vaccinations and access to our EAP providerDiscounts with corporate partners such as Blackwoods, Specsavers, Medibank Private, and many more What Wilmar Will Offer You At Wilmar, you''ll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive. How To Apply If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on Sunday 18th May 2025. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact People and Culture Coordinator - Shiralee Guistelli on (07) 4752 6262. About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia''s largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally. We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season. We are one of Australia''s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products. Business unit Non seasonal