Process Operator

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

15.4% superannuation

Structured training

On-site health screening

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Sydney, Australia, seeks a practical Process Operator to own daily priorities, operate processing equipment and prepare materials for testing. The role is hands-on, independent and requires compliance with safety procedures in a dusty industrial environment within a minerals team.

The ideal candidate will have prior operator experience, a current forklift licence, strong organisation skills and the ability to manage priorities while lifting up to 25 kg.

Qualifications

• Previous machine, process or production operator experience.
• Current forklift licence – essential.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable with repetitive processing and sorting tasks.
• Able to lift about 16–25 kg on occasion.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures.
• Willing to complete government security clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Operate crushing, milling and grinding equipment.
• Sort and prepare materials for further processing.
• Manage your own workload, priorities and turnaround times.
• Receive, move and organise samples within the warehouse.
• Operate a forklift and complete occasional manual handling.
• Maintain accurate sample records and documentation.
• Assist with pilot plant setup when required.
• Follow established safety procedures and SOPs.

Skills

Machine/operator experience

Forklift licence

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Repetitive tasks

Lifting up to 25 kg

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Security clearance process

Job description

About the company:
Our client is one of Australia's leading science and technology organisations. Based at Lucas Heights, this permanent opportunity sits within their Minerals team supporting a range of specialised projects.
About the role:
We are looking for a practical and reliable Process Operator who enjoys taking ownership of their work. To be eligible, you must be an Australian Citizen.
This is a hands-on, highly independent position where you will manage your own daily priorities, operate processing equipment and prepare materials for further testing.
The environment is clean and organised but can be dusty, with a mix of processing and warehouse-based work.
Duties:

• Operate crushing, milling and grinding equipment
• Sort and prepare materials for further processing
• Manage your own workload, priorities and turnaround times
• Receive, move and organise samples within the warehouse
• Operate a forklift and complete occasional manual handling
• Maintain accurate sample records and documentation
• Assist with pilot plant setup when required
• Follow established safety procedures and SOPs

Skills/experience:

• Previous machine, process or production operator experience
• Current Forklift Licence – essential
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable with repetitive processing and sorting tasks
• Able to occasionally lift approximately 16–25kg
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures
• Must be willing and able to complete government security clearance process

Experience within manufacturing, production, materials processing, construction products or similar environments will be highly regarded.
Culture & Benefits:

• Permanent position with long-term career stability
• Generous 15.4% employer superannuation
• Structured training on specialised equipment
• Workplace physiotherapist and health screening programs
• On-site fitness options
• Active social clubs and lunchtime sporting activities