Fugal Operator

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.

Initially located at Macknade Mill in North Queensland, the local area offers a laid-back lifestyle, with stunning island beaches and exciting outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. Whether you're into fishing and boating, hiking, or just chilling by the beach, the Herbert 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), including weekends, overtime and day work during the maintenance period (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 people who possess the right aptitude and team fit:

• Working at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Maintenance skills which are also 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.

**This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program**

How to Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 21 September 2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

Reference #

50142

Posted on

09 Sept 2025

Closes on

21 Sept :00

Location(s)

Herbert, Victoria Mill, Macknade Mill

Expertise

Maintenance, Production

Job level(s)

Entry, Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

Business unit

Non crush