Process Operator

1 week ago

Proserpine, Australia Wilmar Sugar Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Step into the role of Factory Assistant, where you'll get hands-on with mobile machinery, support vital plant operations, and be a key player in keeping everything running smoothly. No two days will be the same as you dive into the heart of the sugar industry

Step into the heart of the Whitsundays and feel like you're working in paradise With stunning beaches and a buzzing community spirit, it's the ideal spot to find the perfect balance between work and relaxation.

This is a seasonal position in our sugar processing factory which requires permanent night-shift work during the crushing season including weekends, overtime and day work during the maintenance period.

Your Role in Action

  • Shredder Commander: Master the start-up and shutdown operation of shredders which are driven by steam turbines.
  • Mobile Plant Pro: Hop on mobile equipment to tackle product spills, re-rail bins, and handle a variety of other tasks with ease.
  • Milling Train Assistant: Support the team by helping with the start-up and shutdown of the Milling Train
  • Smooth Operator: Clean and lubricate key equipment like spotters, carriers, and pinions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Tradesperson's Right Hand: Work alongside skilled shift tradespeople, providing hands-on support when and where it's required.

Your Winning Combination

We're looking for someone eager to learn and grow in this role, with the opportunity for training tailored to meet our business needs. While the following qualifications are required, we encourage applicants who may not yet have these but are keen to obtain them:

  • Turbine HRWL
  • Forklift HRWL
  • Dogger HRWL
  • Confined Space
  • Working at Heights
  • Mobile Crane
  • Skid Steer
  • HR Licence

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 13th of September. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture team are 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.

Job Details

Reference #

50021

Posted on

28 Aug 2025

Closes on

13 Sept :59

Location(s)

Proserpine Mill

Expertise

Maintenance

Job level(s)

Entry

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

Business unit

Crush

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