Resource Facility Operator - Leading Hand

PageUp People Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleanaway, Australia’s leading waste management company, is seeking a motivated MRF Leading Hand to join the operations team. Reporting to the MRF Supervisor, you will oversee daily processing, provide direction to staff and ensure safe, compliant operations in a fast-paced recycling environment.

You will lead front-line workers, monitor productivity, conduct pre-start inspections, train team members, and support maintenance while upholding high safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Must be available for the afternoon shift 1:30pm - 11pm.
• Experience in waste, recycling, manufacturing or processing operations.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders and forklifts.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to identify issues and find practical solutions.
• Competent computer skills and the ability to confidently use company systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MRF operators and processing staff to support efficient daily operations
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site procedures and HSE requirements
• Monitor processing activities to maximise productivity and material recovery
• Conduct and assist with pre-start inspections, ensuring plant and equipment are operated safely
• Train, mentor and support team members to build capability and performance
• Identify operational issues and work with management to implement practical solutions
• Maintain high housekeeping and site presentation standards
• Complete daily operational records, inspections and reporting
• Support maintenance activities and help minimise plant downtime

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Tools

Front-end loaders

Forklifts

Job description

Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

We are currently seeking a motivated MRF Leading Hand to join our operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about safety, operational excellence, and leading by example in a fast-paced recycling environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the MRF Supervisor, the Resource Facility Operator - Leading Hand will assist with the day-to-day operation of the facility, provide direction and support to team members, and ensure safe and efficient processing of recyclable materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MRF operators and processing staff to support efficient daily operations
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site procedures and HSE requirements
• Monitor processing activities to maximise productivity and material recovery
• Conduct and assist with pre-start inspections, ensuring plant and equipment are operated safely
• Train, mentor and support team members to build capability and performance
• Identify operational issues and work with the management team to implement practical solutions
• Maintain high housekeeping and site presentation standards
• Complete daily operational records, inspections and reporting
• Support maintenance activities and help minimise plant downtime

About you

• Must be available for the afternoon shift 1:30pm - 11pm
• Experience in waste, recycling, manufacturing or processing operations
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders and forklifts
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an operational environment
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to identify issues and find practical solutions
• Competent computer skills and the ability to confidently use company systems and software

About Us

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 10,000 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.