Fugal Operator

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Applications are sought from suitable candidates to fill the position of Fugal Operator at Inkerman Mill located in the Burdekin Region.

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 high-quality sugar while having a blast You'll work alongside great colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with teamwork.

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

While the following qualifications are requirements in this role, we are prepared to provide training to the successful candidates who have the right aptitude and team fit.

Desirable Tickets:

• High Risk Work Licence - Dogging/Rigging/Scaffolding/Forklift
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights

The successful applicant will also be required to undertake further training to complete the appropriate Operator station and maintenance competencies.

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.

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 5 pm on Friday, 10 October 2025. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact People and Culture Administrator - 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.