Quarry Operator (Galong)

Graymont (Australia) Pty Ltd; Galong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graymont is seeking a Quarry Operator at our Galong Limestone processing plant and quarry, a short drive from Yass, Young and Harden. You will work with forklifts and other mobile plant to load trucks, manage general plant operations and support quality testing.

We welcome flexible, safety‑minded team players, with training provided and overtime/weekend availability. Pre‑employment medical and drug/alcohol screening are required; experience with crushers, grinding, and milling is desirable but

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift and mobile plant equipment.
• Basic lab sampling/testing understanding is beneficial.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and perform crushing/mining tasks.
• General plant operation, manual cleanup and basic maintenance.
• Collect samples for lab QA and support testing.

Skills

Forklift operation

Front-end loader

Excavator

Articulated dump truck

Lab testing experience

Tools

Mobile plant equipment

Job description

About Graymont

Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions. Lime is a versatile industrial chemical that is key to vital industrial processes and applications and is an essential element for addressing a multitude of complex environmental challenges.

We provide solutions specifically tailored to the needs of the environmental, agricultural, food, mining, steel, paper, glass and construction industries. We take a long-term approach to business that is evident in our strong commitment to sustainable growth. We aim to be the preferred supplier, employer, and partner of choice wherever we operate.

Our Role

We are looking for a Quarry Operator (Multiple roles available) to join our hardworking team at our Galong Limestone processing plant and quarry. The plant is a short drive from Yass, Young and Harden. Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, working with equipment such as forklifts and front-end loaders you will get to

• load trucks, crushing, mining
• general plant operation, manual clean up and basic maintenance; and
• collect samples required by the lab for quality assurance

As the successful candidate, you:

• are a flexible team player who likes to work self-sufficiently, balances and delivers on team and personal objectives in a safe and efficient manner following safe work practices
• have experience and competencies on a Forklift and other mobile plant such as Excavator, Articulated dump truck and Front-end loader, lab testing experience is desirable
• fixed plant experience such as crushers, grinding and milling for manufacturing products Is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• computer literate with attention to detail and experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• flexible to work overtime and during a weekend when required.
• able to pass a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test.

We welcome applicants with limited or no experience who may require training.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this

Our Workplace

Graymont derives its competitive edge in large part from more than 1,600 employees who bring their diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can perform without injury, and opportunities to grow and develop the skills and experience to realize your full potential.