Process Operator - Crushing Assistant

Wilmar Sugar; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Additional leave

Superannuation

Partner discounts

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar invites applications for a Crushing Assistant at Invicta Mill in the Burdekin Region. This permanent role covers shift work during the Crushing season and day work in Maintenance season.

You will operate turbines along the milling train, monitor shredders and related equipment, and work safely with your team. Training will be provided if you have the right aptitude and fit.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a team
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Willing to undertake training for required tickets

Responsibilities

• Operate turbines along the milling train
• Monitor and attend to shredders, alternators and related equipment
• Work effectively within a team environment
• Provide regular and accurate feedback to Operations Coordinators on station performance and quality issues

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Feedback to Operations Coordinators

Job description

Discover Your Next Role

We are looking for a Crushing Assistant to join our team at Invicta Mill, in the Burdekin Region in 2027. This is a permanent position at our sugar processing facility that involves shift work during the Crushing season and day work during the Maintenance season.

The Crushing Assistant is responsible for the operation of turbines along the milling train as well as monitoring the condition of and attending to the operation of shredders, alternators and associated equipment.

Your Role in Action:

• Work effectively within a team environment
• Work safely and look after the safety of others
• Communicate effectively
• Be able to provide regular and accurate feedback to Operations Coordinators on a station performance and quality issues

The opportunity

While the following are requirements in this role, we are prepared to provide training to the candidate who possesses the right aptitude and team fit:

• Turbine High Risk Work Licence
• Working at Heights Ticket
• Confined Space Ticket

Desirable Tickets:

• Overhead Crane Ticket
• Maintenance skills including High Risk Work Licences - Rigging, Dogging, Scaffolding.
• Trade Qualificiations

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.

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.