Factory Assistant

1 week ago

Brandon Queensland, Australia Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

We are currently seeking applications for a
Factory Assistant
to join the team at Pioneer Mill in the Burdekin Region. This is a
permanent position
in our sugar processing factory and requires shift work including weekends, and some overtime.

The
Factory Assistant
position is responsible for assisting the Pioneer mill production Shift Trades, Operators and the Operations Coordinator when required, to help ensure factory reliability and factory performance. You will be tasked with working within the production shift team, assisting the control lab and helping out the day execution team with break in and preventive maintenance.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Work safely and effectively within a team environment as a member of the Production Shift team.
  • Carry out collection of Bagasse and waste water samples for Lab analysis.
  • Collect mill 2-5 crushing juice samples
  • Conduct steam out of Juice supply lines running to Lab when required.
  • Assist production team with Operating mobile plant to assist with factory requirements.
  • Assist the production shift team to complete preventive and emergency breakdown work.
  • Completion of lubrication check sheets, servicing and cleaning of factory equipment.
  • Reporting all equipment faults and damage/incidents, entering notifications via Ipad applications.
  • Undertake further training and development.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Operate under a rotating lifestyle Shift roster (Days and Nights)
  • HR Licence
  • Dogger
  • Basic Rigger
  • Non slew crane
  • Confined space
  • Working at heights

The following qualifications are highly desirable, however, we are prepared to provide training to people who possess the right aptitude and team fit:

  • Loader ticket
  • Basic Scaffold
  • EWP
  • OHG Crane

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous improvement, good communication skills, and be self-motivated with highly developed organisation skills. They will also need to be able to provide regular and accurate feedback on work to be completed, and be safety conscious - Work safely and look after the safety of others in the area.

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

How To Apply
Confidential applications should be submitted online by hitting the "Apply now" button. Applications close at
5pm Thursday 18th September 2025
. If you would like to know more about this position, please contact People and Culture Coordinator - Emily Dingle on

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.

Business unit Non seasonal

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