Pump Attendant - Yarraville

Wilmar BioEthanol; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Attractive remuneration and benefits

Hands-on operational role with variety

Strong team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia’s Yarraville site is seeking a Pump Attendant to keep the plant moving safely and efficiently. You will operate and monitor equipment for product transfer, storage and loading, fill IBCs and drums, and move materials around the site using forklifts.

This permanent role requires strong safety focus, the ability to follow procedures, and good teamwork. You’ll contribute to SH&E initiatives and daily operational tasks while maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operation or industrial environment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and follow procedures.
• Strong focus on workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Attention to detail in checks and recording information.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Self-motivated with good organisation and time management.
• Hold High Risk Work Licence – LF Forklift.
• Experience around tanks, pumps, pipelines and bulk liquids.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment for product transfer, storage and loading.
• Prepare and fill IBCs, drums and pails.
• Operate forklifts and move materials around the site safely.
• Load road tankers in accordance with procedures.
• Receive product from road tankers into storage and perform methylation tasks as required.
• Conduct tank and product checks prior to tanker loading.
• Take samples and perform quality control checks.
• Assist with meter calibrations and ensure equipment is operating correctly.
• Follow operating procedures, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Identify and report operational issues, hazards and faults.
• Maintain housekeeping and site cleanliness.
• Support SHE initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Complete daily operational and administrative requirements.

Skills

Plant operation

Safety procedures

Quality checks

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

LF Forklift Licence

Forklift equipment

Job description

Operate | Control | Keep the plant moving

Are you an experienced operator who takes pride in working safely, following procedures and keeping production and product movements running smoothly?

Wilmar BioEthanol is looking for a Pump Attendant to join our team at Yarraville, Melbourne. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on operational role and can confidently work around plant, equipment, products and loading operations.

As a Pump Attendant, you'll play an important role in the safe handling, movement, storage and dispatch of product, while supporting the day-to-day operation of the site.

What you’ll do

• Operating and monitoring equipment associated with product transfer, storage and loading operations
• Preparing and filling customer and company-owned IBCs, drums and pails
• Operating forklifts and safely moving materials and product around the site
• Loading road tankers in accordance with instructions and established procedures
• Receiving product from road tankers into storage and carrying out product methylation activities as required
• Conducting tank and product checks prior to tanker loading
• Taking samples and performing required quality control checks
• Assisting with filling meter calibrations and ensuring equipment is operating correctly
• Following operating procedures, work instructions and safety requirements
• Identifying and reporting operational issues, hazards, equipment faults and quality concerns
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site cleanliness
• Supporting Safety Health and Environment (SHE) initiatives and continuous improvement activities
• Completing daily operational and administrative requirements

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone with strong practical operating skills who can work safely and methodically in a process or industrial environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience in plant operation, production, manufacturing, processing, chemical handling, logistics or a similar industrial environment
• The ability to operate equipment safely and follow established operating procedures
• A strong understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental requirements
• Good attention to detail when handling products, completing checks and recording informationThe ability to identify abnormal operating conditions and escalating issues appropriately
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A self-motivated approach with good organisation and time management skills
• A High Risk Work Licence – LF Forklift
• A commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high operational standards
• Experience working around tanks, pumps, pipelines, loading systems, process equipment or bulk liquid products will be highly regarded.

At Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll join an established business where safety, teamwork and operational excellence are valued.

• Permanent employment with an established Australian business
• Attractive remuneration and benefits
• A hands-on operational role with variety
• A strong team environment and sense of community
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and develop your skills

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

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.

Ready to operate your career in a new direction?

If you're an experienced operator who takes safety seriously, enjoys hands-on work and wants to be part of a team that keeps a busy industrial operation moving, we'd like to hear from you.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will progress through a structured assessment process, including interviews, reference checks and a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to the advertised closing date.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an equal opportunity employer.