Weighbridge Operator

As a Weighbridge Operator at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll be responsible for the correct weighing of all cane entering the weighbridge and data entry from the corresponding consignment information. This position is responsible for communicating with yard locomotives and the juice laboratory, general cleaning, work in confined spaces and maintaining records.

Initially located Macknade, Ingham 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 and overtime and day work during the maintenance period (Jan - May).

Your Role in Action

• Accuracy in Action: Enter cane consignment data and maintain records of scheduled weighbridge test weights whilst ensuring confidentiality of all cane related information upheld.
• Housekeeping Hero: Maintain excellent housekeeping practices of fixed plant around weighbridge. Assist in scheduling cleaning of the weighbridge.
• Collaboration Crew: Communicate effectively with Cane Supply & Transport and Laboratory teams.
• Clear & Concise: Provide regular and accurate feedback to Mill management on station performance and quality issues.
• Ready, Set, Competent: Willing and able to achieve relevant sugar milling module competencies.

Your Winning Combination

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including familiarity communicating via UHF) and demonstrable ability to work alongside a range of different people. Basic mechanical skills will be highly regarded.

While the following qualifications are requirements in this role, training will be considered for people who possess the right aptitude and team fit:

• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Additional skills that are highly regarded for the maintenance period include: Trade Qualifications and 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 job is eligible for our 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 5pm on Thursday 28 August 2025. Have 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 #

49944

Posted on

20 Aug 2025

Closes on

28 Aug :00

Location(s)

Herbert, Victoria Mill, Macknade Mill

Expertise

Production

Job level(s)

Entry

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

Business unit

Crush