Production Operator

• Approximately $72K + Super
• Ideal Roster: 7:7 – day shift only - Fantastic Opportunity
• Plant Operator – Bajool
• Home Every Night
• Ongoing Training provided.
• Drive in – Drive out local Rockhampton/Gracemere/Bajool area

At Dyno Nobel our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.
The Role
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to operate a forklift for all Ammonia Nitrate handling and storage tasks in a safe and efficient manner whilst maintaining a high focus on the companies Zero Harm vision. This is a 7:7 roster, 6am – 6pm Wednesday to Tuesday roster cycle and it is expected that the successful applicant lives local to the region.

We are looking for a Plant Operator with experience in the safe operation of a Forklift in an environment where they are able to take ownership of the work area. We're looking for someone who can also champion our Health and Safety standard by assisting the team to follow all guidelines to keep everyone safe. Join the collaborative team environment at our Bajool Site and showcase your safe forklift operating skills.

In addition, the Plant Operator will also be responsible for:

• Follow all reasonable direction/instructions issued by the operating supervisor.
• Grounds/yard maintenance on site
• Undertake all forms of AN handling and storage tasks
• Safe and efficient operation of forklift
• Basic maintenance on all on site equipment / prestart inspections /weekly/monthly checks
• Receive/despatch bulk and bagged AN
• Completion of all required paperwork

What You Will Bring
It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate a positive can-do attitude with a willingness towards learning as well as the following:

• You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Forklift (HRWL) Licence
• Standard 11
• Qld Security Clearance Card (or ability to obtain)
• Supportive team member with a positive attitude who is keen to learn
• High attention to detail with an appreciation of site cleanliness

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits To You

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Salary packaging options
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental Health and Well-being program
• Options to purchase annual leave (Where Eligible)
• Various corporate discount programs
• Workplace giving charitable scheme
• Opportunities for career progression

The Site
T he DNAP Bajool operation is located approximately 36km south of Rockhampton on the Bruce Highway. Our Bajool site is a 15000-tonne ammonium nitrate (AN) storage/handling and distribution site. The primary role of the operation is to supply bagged and bulk ammonium nitrate to our DNAP facilities and mines located throughout Queensland and New South Wales, in addition to our AN import and export work we undertake at various times throughout the year.

While we are actively advertising this vacancy both internally and externally, we would be delighted to hear from one our talented internal team members. Our strong preference is to foster and advance development opportunities from within. We would love to hear from you and welcome your enquiry or application.

About Us
Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world's demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.

With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.

Leveraging diversity through inclusion
At Dyno, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.

What Our Employee's Say
Everyone has been very helpful and welcoming, really enjoying the training making sure we are confident before doing anything on our own.

About Our Process
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have any questions before or during your application, please get in touch at

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