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.
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 midnight on 26th April 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (07) 4783 0336. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
Job Details Reference # 52121
Posted on 14 Apr 2026
Closes on 27 Apr 2026 02:00
Location(s) Pioneer Mill
Expertise Production
Job level(s) Experienced
Work type(s) Permanent
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Business unit Non seasonal