Weighbridge Operator

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Competitive pay and benefits

Leave and superannuation entitlements

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a Process Operator (Weighbridge) at the Proserpine Mill. This seasonal, shift-based role involves weighing cane as it enters the weighbridge and coordinating with mill teams to ensure smooth operation.

The position requires good communication, basic mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to obtain high-risk licences. Training for sugar milling competencies will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• High-risk work licences such as Confined Space and/or Working at Heights (training provided).
• Willing to achieve relevant sugar milling module competencies.

Responsibilities

• Control the first station in the mill to move cane from bins to the milling train.
• Maintain cane consignment data and ensure growers are paid correctly.
• Troubleshoot the automated bin handling sequence to keep the mill tipping bins.
• Maintain housekeeping around the weighbridge and assist in scheduling cleaning.
• Communicate with Cane Supply & Transport and Laboratory teams.
• Provide regular feedback on station performance and quality issues.
• Support training to achieve sugar milling module competencies.

Skills

Strong communicator

Basic mechanical skills

Job description

Job Description

As a Process Operator (Weighbridge) at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll be responsible for the correct operation of equipment bringing in and weighing of all cane entering the weighbridge.

About the Employer

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

Wilmar Sugar

Work Environment

This is a seasonal role at our sugar processing facility that involves shift work during the crushing season, including weekends and overtime. This position will be based at Proserpine Mill.

Your Role in Action

• Start of the Mill: You control the first station in the mill making sure cane gets from the bins to the milling train in regular fashion.
• Link to the Grower: Maintain cane consignment data to make sure the right grower gets paid for the right cane and maintain records of scheduled weighbridge test weights.
• Mechanical Reasoning: Troubleshooting issues with the automated sequence of bin handling machines to ensure the mill keeps tipping bins.
• Housekeeping: Maintain excellent housekeeping practices of fixed plant around weighbridge. Assist in scheduling cleaning of the weighbridge.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with Cane Supply & Transport and Laboratory teams.
• Communication: Provide regular and accurate feedback to Mill management on station performance and quality issues.
• Training: Willing and able to achieve relevant sugar milling module competencies.

Your Winning Combination

The successful applicant must be a strong communicator who can work alongside a range of different people. Bonus points for applicants who have basic mechanical skills and high-risk work licences such as Confined Space and/or Working at Heights (training provided for the right person).

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**