Production Process Operator

Cement Australia; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cement Australia invites applications for a Production Process Operator at the Gladstone Fisherman's Landing site. This shift role operates on a 12-hour rotating roster and focuses on safe, efficient plant operation and continuous improvement.

You will work with a shift team to run production lines, perform sampling and lab testing, and maintain equipment like train unloader and ship loader while upholding safety, environment and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing and process sampling/laboratory testing.
• Experience in operation of fixed material handling equipment (train unloader & ship loader).
• Experience with isolations and permit issuing systems (JPT/JSEAs & Work Instruction Development).
• Strong safety focus and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to diagnose faults and identify potential solutions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, environment and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Central Control Room Operators to respond to plant issues and minimise delays.
• Interact with Mine and Maintenance teams to meet production targets.
• Perform critical plant checks to pre-empt issues.
• Deliver quality control through process sampling and laboratory testing.
• Operate production assets including train unloader and ship loader.
• Work in physically demanding environments; participate in potential training to CCR Panel Operator.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Process sampling

Fixed equipment operation

Isolation & permits

Safety focus

Fault diagnosis

Forklift licence

Communication

Trade background

Education

Tertiary education or trade background

Tools

Train unloader equipment

Ship loader equipment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Process Operator to join the Cement Australia team in Gladstone (Fisherman's Landing site).

This position ensures a sustainable operation of the manufacturing plant. This is a shift position on a 12-hour rotating roster working collaboratively within a shift team. Operation of production assets and critical plant checks, working within site procedures and ensuring safety, environment, quality and production targets are met are key to this position.

You will be a pivotal part of a safety culture, leading from the front and driving continuous improvement which includes taking part in SHE training, work instruction development and challenging the status quo in a positive manner. You will be delivering on our commitment to add value for our business and customers.

As a Production Services Operator, some of your duties will include:

• Adhere to all industry, Cement Australia and regulatory requirements in regard to safety, environment and compliance
• Work with the Central Control Room Operators and other team members in your shift team to respond to operating plant issues, and ensuring plant delays are minimised
• Interact with other teams, including Mine and Maintenance teams to meet production requirements
• Use your knowledge & understanding of plant operations to identify and pre-empt potential problem areas through critical plant checks
• Deliver shift quality control requirements through executing process sampling & laboratory testing responsibilities for all products
• Operation of key production assets including train unloader & ship loader equipment
• Be exposed to physically demanding environments and tasks, including hot work
• Possible opportunity for the right candidate to follow a training path to a competent Central Control Room Panel Operator, if nominated.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in heavy manufacturing environment
• Experience in process sampling/laboratory testing
• Experience in the operation of fixed material handling equipment (i.e train unloader & ship loader equipment)
• Experience in isolations and permit issuing systems (including JPT/JSEAs & Work Instruction Development etc)
• Strong safety focus and problem solving abilities
• Ability to diagnose faults and identify potential solutions
• High Risk Licence - Forklift
• Tertiary education and/or trade background desirable
• Good communication skills, "Can do" attitude and committed to delivering results

Why Join Cement Australia?

• Build your career with Australia's largest and most respected cement manufacturer
• Real pathways for development and progression
• A collaborative team that values and supports one another
• A highly competitive EBA salary that rewards your contribution
• The backing of a trusted, top-tier employer in the Gladstone community

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation's infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia's leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

But we're more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we're building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future-driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

• References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
• Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.