At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform raw ingredients into sugar while enjoying teamwork and a lively atmosphere.
- Company: Join Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, Australia's largest sugar manufacturer.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, extra leave, superannuation, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Permanent role with shift work during crushing season and day work in maintenance.
- Why this job: Experience a fun work environment with outdoor adventures right at your doorstep.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and basic maintenance knowledge; training provided for the right fit.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
As a Fugal Operator at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you will be working as part of our sugar production team, where you'll transform raw ingredients into raw sugar while having a blast! You'll work alongside great colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with teamwork.
Located at our Invicta Mill in beautiful North Queensland, the local area offers a laid-back lifestyle, with exciting outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. Whether you're into fishing and boating, hiking, or just chilling by the beach, the Burdekin Region has it all waiting for you.
This is a permanent position in our sugar processing factory which requires Shift Work during the Crushing season (June - December) and Day Work during the Maintenance season (Jan - May).
Your Role in Action
- Sweet Systems: Produce Raw Sugar and C seed/magma that consistently satisfies quality and technical standards with minimal disruption to operations and product loss.
- Collaboration Crew: Work in conjunction and communicate effectively with the Mill management, Pan Boilers and Shift Team.
- Data Detective: Sample, inspect and perform basic analysis on sugar and molasses streams.
- Housekeeping Hero: Maintain excellent housekeeping practices around fugal station to ensure a safe work environment.
- Efficiency Enforcer: Perform regular inspection of plant, equipment and complete maintenance request as required.
- Accuracy in Action: Complete logbooks, charts and any other data collection required by management.
Your Winning Combination
Our ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator and have basic maintenance skills. Whilst the following are requirements in this role, we are prepared to provide training to the candidate who possesses the right aptitude and team fit:
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
- Maintenance skills which are highly desirable include: Trade qualifications, Rigger, Dogger and Scaffolder High Risk Work Licences.
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.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally. We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season. We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.
Process Operator employer: Wilmar Sugar
Wilmar Sugar Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the expanding Bioethanol division. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, competitive remuneration, and a supportive culture that values customer relationships and strategic growth. Located in a vibrant industry hub, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with a diverse portfolio of clients while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
