Plant Operator

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Benedict Full time

Company Overview

The Benedict Group of Companies was established in 1966. Benedict is an Australian family owned and operated company that has grown from a small haulage contractor, to one of the largest producers and resellers of quarried, recycled and landscape products in New South Wales.

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About the Role:

We are currently seeking a multi skilled Plant Operator (Front-End Loader OR Excavator) who will be responsible for the sorting of waste materials, loading of trucks with recycled material and assisting to push up incoming material. This position is also responsible for the feeding of raw material into the recycling plant and emptying material from bays, additionally stock piling, ripping, loading trucks and preparation for material processing, to ensuring that the plant continues to run efficiently to meet production targets.

Role Responsibilities:

Front End Loader:

  • Sorting of various waste materials for recycling based on size & type of material.
  • Loading various products on to trucks.
  • Assist feed loader with pushing up incoming material.
  • Feeding raw material in the recycling plant.
  • Emptying material from bays.
  • Assist in the isolation of hazardous materials.
  • Conduct pre-start inspection; and
  • Park up and shut down equipment.
  • General Maintenance & Cleaning
  • Safety Focus

Excavator:

  • Stock piling.
  • Digging holes and trenches.
  • Preparation and sorting of materials for processing.
  • Loading of trucks; and
  • Drainage work.
  • General Maintenance & Cleaning
  • Safety Focus

We will provide you with great perks, including:

  • Onsite Parking
  • Access to Employee Benefits Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing program
  • Job security in a family-run organisation
  • Training & support to apprentices

Note: We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of Reference checking and Pre-employment medicals, including a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.

We appreciate the time it takes to submit a job application, and we thank you for your interest in working at Benedict, however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.


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