Plant Operator - Asphalt Production

Workfast; Townsville City; Presencial; AUD 50.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Workfast is currently seeking experienced Plant Operators to join an established asphalt production team in Townsville, Queensland. This is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on operators who can support asphalt manufacturing and dispatch operations.

You will operate mobile plant including Front End Loader, Bobcat and Forklift, perform routine checks and help maintain production targets in a busy site. Flexibility for day/night shifts and weekends is required.

Formación

• Experience operating mobile plant in a production or industrial environment.
• Front End Loader ticket (highly desirable).
• Forklift licence (highly desirable).
• Current Driver's Licence and a strong safety focus.

Responsabilidades

• Operate mobile plant including Front End Loader, Bobcat and Forklift.
• Assist with asphalt production, allocation and dispatch processes.
• Monitor plant operations and complete routine equipment checks.
• Carry out basic maintenance checks and report equipment faults.
• Support production requirements while maintaining product quality and escalate any issues to supervisors.

Conocimientos

Front End Loader

Forklift

Mobile plant operation

Safety procedures

Descripción del empleo

Workfast is currently seeking experienced Plant Operators to join an established Asphalt production team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong mobile plant operation experience who are looking for ongoing work within a large-scale infrastructure and construction materials environment.

We are ideally seeking candidates with Front End Loader and Forklift tickets, who have experience working around production environments and are confident operating mobile plant while supporting asphalt manufacturing and dispatch operations.

• $41.97/hr

Roster

Project-based roster - candidates must be flexible and available for:

• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Rotating rosters
• Weekend work where required

You will be responsible for supporting the safe production, allocation and dispatch of asphalt products while operating mobile plant and assisting with day-to-day requirements.

This role will involve working within a busy asphalt production environment, ensuring equipment is operated safely, production targets are met, and site standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant including:
  • Front End Loader
  • Bobcat
  • Forklift
• Assist with asphalt production, allocation and dispatch processes.
• Monitor asphalt plant operations and complete routine equipment checks.
• Carry out basic maintenance checks and report equipment faults.
• Support production requirements while maintaining product quality standards.
• Escalate any quality issues or operational concerns to supervisors.

About You

• Previous experience operating mobile plant in a production, asphalt, quarry, civil or industrial environment.
• Current Front End Loader ticket (highly desirable).
• Current Forklift licence (highly desirable).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify basic equipment issues.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Strong focus on safety and following workplace procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Desirable Experience

• Previous asphalt, quarry or construction materials experience.
• Trade or engineering background.
• Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR) awareness.

If you are an experienced Plant Operator looking for ongoing work within an established asphalt production environment, we would love to hear from you.

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest businesses. We operate nationwide across a variety of industries and are committed to ensuring our employees are well supported, paid correctly, and treated in accordance with all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any stage of the recruitment process.