Cane Supply Operator - Sunshine Sugar Condong Mill

Sunshine Sugar; Condong; In loco; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Sunshine Sugar Condong Mill is seeking a Cane Supply Operator to support efficient cane delivery and milling operations on a rotating 12-hour roster during the crushing season (June–Dec). You will coordinate harvesting and transport, monitor receival and tracking systems, and conduct routine lab sampling to support grower payments, factory performance and process analysis.

In the off-season (Jan–May) you may perform other duties in store, laboratory or trades roles, with training provided and a

Competenze

• Experience in logistics coordination or scheduling in manufacturing or agriculture.
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and analytical testing.
• Commitment to safety and a positive workplace culture.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and able to multitask.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and data entry systems.
• Able to work in noisy, wet, greasy and humid environments and at heights.
• Willingness to rotate shifts on a 7-day/24-hour roster.
• Trades skills or licenses are advantageous but not essential.

Mansioni

• Logistics coordination and scheduling of harvesting and transport to match milling.
• Monitor automated cane receival and tracking systems for accurate delivery records.
• Conduct routine cane sampling and testing to support grower payments.
• Provide relief in other areas during non-crush period (store, lab, trades).

Conoscenze

Logistics coordination

Scheduling

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Multitasking

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Data entry systems

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Cane Supply Operator - Sunshine Sugar Condong Mill

Sunshine Sugar's Condong millis currently taking applications for a full-time Cane Supply Operator (CSO). Enjoy a fast-paced role to keep our mill running with a reliable supply of cane. Work on a rotating 12 hour roster during our crushing season (June - Dec) and enjoy a 9 day fortnight in the off season (Jan - May).

The role:

We are looking for a Cane Supply Operator (CSO) to support the efficient delivery and processing of sugar cane at our Condong mill. You'll work closely with harvesting groups, transport and milling operations to maintain a consistent flow of fresh cane to the mill.

This role plays a key part in coordinating cane supply, ensuring accurate weighing and recording of deliveries, and monitoring automated receival and tracking systems to support accurate grower payments. It also involves routine cane sampling and testing to support payment calculations, factory performance, and process analysis.

During the non-crush period (January – June) the CSO will perform other duties as required and or qualified. Duties may include providing relief in the store, laboratory or labouring and trades roles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Logistics coordination and schedulingof harvesting and transport operations to align with milling and processing activities
• Monitoring automated cane receival and tracking systemsto ensure accurate recording and payment of deliveries
• Conducting routine laboratory testingfor grower payments and process analysis(no prior lab experience required - training provided)
• Supporting other operational areas during the non-crush (January – June), which may include relief work in the store, laboratory or trades / labouring roles (dependent on skills).

We're seeking someone with a can-do attitude who enjoys juggling multiple moving parts and has a strong willingness to learn.

We are looking for:

• Experience in logistics coordination or scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing or agricultural setting is highly regarded
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and participate in analytical testing
• Commitment to safety and a positive workplace culture
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow directions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and able to multitask
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry systems
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to noisy, wet, greasy and/or humid conditions, as well as heights
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts as part of a 7-day / 24-hour operation and respond to overtime requirements
• Trades skills, high-risk licenses, or other relevant qualifications are an advantage (but not essential).

The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including hearing test and alcohol and drug screening.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

About Sunshine Sugar

We are an Australian owned sugar milling and refining company operates 3 sugar mills and a refinery in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Identified as one of the largest agricultural and manufacturing sectors in the region, employing over 350 people directly and a further 2500 indirectly to support the local industry. The region, known for its stunning beaches, rivers, fishing and natural wonders extends across seven shires including Tweed, Byron Bay, Ballina and the Clarence Valley. Condong is situated on the Tweed River, 20 minutes south of Coolangatta. Take a look inside one of our mills by watching the video below.