Manufacturing Operator

Cheetham Salt Limited; Sea Lake; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wage rates

Daily vehicle allowance

Ongoing training & development

Salary Continuance Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cheetham Salt Limited in Sea Lake, Victoria, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operator to run salt refining, brine processing and plant equipment, ensuring production targets and safety standards are met.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator, you will monitor plant processes, maintain records and support improvements while operating with a strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing or industrial process plant equipment.
• Experience in safety-focused manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Operate salt refining, drying, screening and packaging equipment.
• Monitor plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Start up and shut down manufacturing plant per procedures.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality and HACCP standards.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise shift performance and team conduct.

Skills

Plant operation

Safety focus

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices

Tools

Forklift license

Loader license

Excavator license

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Above awards wage rates and allowances, including km-based vehicle allowance
• Situated atSea Lake
  

About Us

CheethamSalt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products andis proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’slargest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable saltproducts to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food,stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Based atour Sea Lakeoperation in north-west Victoria, we are seeking anexperienced Manufacturing Operator (Chemical Plant Operator) to join ouroperations team. Sea Lakeis a town in the Mallee district ofnorth-west Victoria and is situated along the southern shores of the beautifulLake Tyrell. The townis located 351kms north-west of Melbourne, and 70kms west of Swan Hill, in theheart of Australia’s wheat belt and part of the beautiful silo trail.We are committed to being a values driven business andprovide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and withrespect.

Life at Cheetham Salt

Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,

• Above award wage rates and allowances
• Daily vehicle allowance based on kms travelled from home to work – up to $36.00 per day
• Autonomy & variety
• Ongoing training & development
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Uniforms provided

The Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator, this position is responsible for operating, monitoring and controlling salt refining, brine processing and manufacturing plant equipment to ensure production, quality, safety and environmental standards are achieved. Key responsibilities include:

• Operate and monitor salt refining, drying, screening, conveying and packaging equipment.
• Monitor plant instrumentation, pumps, automated process control systems and processing equipment.
• Start up, operate and shut down manufacturing plant in accordance with operating procedures.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust plant settings to maintain product specifications.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and identify equipment faults or operational abnormalities.
• Complete production logs, operating reports and quality records.
• Support preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, quality and HACCP standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Supervise the shift performance & conduct of team members to ensure consistent achievement of performance measures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience operating manufacturing, chemical processing, mineral processing or industrial process plant equipment.
• Experience working in a safety-focused manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to monitor plant performance and follow standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Relevant plant operating licences or tickets such as Forklift, Loader, Excavator or Heavy Rigid Licence will be highly regarded.
• Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing, Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices, or equivalent industry experience will be highly regarded

Applications close on 28 September 2026