Refinery Operator

4 weeks ago

Yarraville, Australia Wilmar Sugar Full time

The sweet things you'll be involved in:

Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Refinery Operator (Day). We are seeking someone who is highly motivated and results driven to join our team based at our Yarraville, VIC Refinery.

This role is centred around supporting the refining processes by ensuring all filters are cleaned to schedule, site cleanliness is maintained, process chemicals are supplied, along with backfilling operator vacancies as required.

Join one of Australia's most iconic and reputable food manufacturers where you'll be responsible for operating the refinery in a safe and efficient manner, whilst upholding quality and following set procedures. You will contribute to Sugar Australia's vision of identifying and meeting our customer needs of producing sugar by operating a best practice manufacturing facility.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring a safe workplace through active participation in safety initiatives, including safety walks and emergency response drills.
  • Adhering to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and actively contributing identifying and reporting hazards and incidents to Team Leaders to maintain a proactive approach to safety.
  • Supporting the site's objective of improving housekeeping, cleanliness and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards by identifying areas needing attention.
  • Managing factory consumables as required to support operational efficiency.
  • Ensuring completion of all assigned tasks, in accordance with schedules and standards.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing best practices to streamline daily tasks.
  • Maintaining accurate logbook records of completed tasks and ensuring compliance with GMP/HACCP checks.
  • Ensuring safe interactions with forklifts and delivery drivers to uphold high safety standards.
  • Participating in relevant toolbox, production and safety meetings and offering input where necessary.
  • Once trained in at least one Operation station, become a valuable member of the shift teams for relief purposes when required.

This position operates on a day shift schedule, from 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday, with a rostered day off (RDO) every fortnight.

What we're wanting you to bring to the table:

  • High School Certificate
  • Forklift Licence
  • Minimum of 1 years' experience in a Manufacturing or Operating environment
  • Trade certificate and/or TAFE level diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering is highly regarded
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • High motivation and problem solving abilities
  • Physically fit to handle the role demands
  • Commitment to professional development and growth
  • Team player with a fair and equitable approach
  • Ability to think conceptually and work well under pressure

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, organised, and adaptable, with excellent problem-solving skills. They should take a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and continuous improvement.

About Sugar Australia

Sugar Australia is the nation's trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions enabling our customers to make great products for every home. We own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals and warehouse distribution sites across the country.

It takes a great team to turn raw sugar into our many food grade products and we work hard to make the highest-quality liquid sugars, icings, syrups, and crystals.

You will find our retail products at your local supermarket under the iconic CSR sugar brand. We also supply refined sugar products and many other ingredients to the industrial, foodservice and hospitality industries, supplying some of the largest brands in the country.

When joining the Sugar Australia team, you can expect to be part of a passionate and inclusive work environment that supports business growth and people development within a values led culture. In return you'll be remunerated with a competitive salary, onsite parking, access to an EAP provider, and access to our product library for those passionate bakers at heart.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity or religious beliefs.

Come work with us and make a difference.

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