Process Operator - Fugal Operator

Wilmar Sugar; Ingham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia seeks a Fugal Operator to transform raw ingredients into raw sugar within a busy production environment. Based at Victoria Mill, Ingham, you’ll join a team that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

The role requires shift work during the crushing season with weekends and overtime, and ongoing training to develop station and maintenance competencies. A supportive, collaborative culture awaits you.

Qualifications

• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Maintenance skills including trade qualifications and High Risk Work Licences (Rigger, Dogger, Scaffolder)

Responsibilities

• Produce Raw Sugar and C seed/magma that meets quality and technical standards with minimal disruption and product loss.
• Collaborate with Mill management, Pan Boilers and Shift Team.
• Sample, inspect and perform basic analysis on sugar and molasses streams.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping around fugal station to ensure a safe work environment.
• Inspect plant and equipment and complete maintenance requests as required.
• Complete logbooks and data charts for management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

UHF communication

Maintenance basics

Job description

As aFugal Operatorat Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you will be working as part of our sugar production team, where you'll transform raw ingredients into raw sugar while having a blast! You'll work alongside great colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with teamwork.

Initially located at Victoria Mill, Ingham offers a laid-back lifestyle, with stunning island beaches and exciting outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. Whether you're into fishing and boating, hiking, or just chilling by the beach, the Herbert Region has it all waiting for you.

This is a permanent position in our sugar processing factory which requires shift work during the crushing season (June - December), including weekends and overtime and day work during the maintenance period (Jan - May).

Your Role in Action

• Sweet Systems: Produce Raw Sugar and C seed/magma that consistently satisfies quality and technical standards with minimal disruption to operations and product loss.
• Collaboration Crew:Work in conjunction and communicate effectively with the Mill management, Pan Boilers and Shift Team.
• Data Detective: Sample, inspect and perform basic analysis on sugar and molasses streams.
• Housekeeping Hero: Maintain excellent housekeeping practices around fugal station to ensure a safe work environment.
• Efficiency Enforcer: Perform regular inspection of plant, equipment and complete maintenance request as required.
• Accuracy in Action: Complete logbooks, charts and any other data collection required by management.

Your Winning Combination

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including familiarity communicating via UHF) and demonstrable ability to work alongside a range of different people.

While the following qualifications are requirements in this role, training will be considered for people who possess the right aptitude and team fit:

• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Maintenance skills which are also highly desirable include; Trade qualifications, Rigger, Dogger and Scaffolder High Risk Work Licences

Don't think you haveall the necessary experience? We'd still love to hear from you if you have a keen attitude and are willing to learn new skillsand we will develop you into our ideal candidate.

The successful applicant will also be required to undertake further training to complete the appropriate station and maintenance competencies.

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.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees and an FY2024 net profit of more than US$1 billion.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.