Your Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Services Operator to join the Cement Australia team in Gladstone (Fisherman’s Landing site).
Reporting to the Team Leader - Production Services & Bagging, you will work with a team of Production Service Operators responsible for operating mobile equipment and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in and around our manufacturing processes and support services. You will also have high level interactions with the Production and Maintenance teams.
As a Production Services Operator, some of your duties will include:
* Operating mobile equipment
* Monitor equipment
* Undertake general site, equipment, and daily clean up duties (spills, manual sweeping, shovelling etc.)
* Operate the bagging shed
* Relief laboratory testing of samples
To meet the current and future needs of the business, you will undertake a Production Services Development Plan including Cert III Manufacturing Mineral Products. This will be reflected in your pay levels as you develop your knowledge and skill set.
The Production Services Operator role is a Monday to Friday, day shift position, with some afterhours requirements. Overtime opportunities, including weekend work, can be available.
What You’ll Bring
* Safety focused, ideally with previous experience in a similar work environment
* Good communication skills with demonstrated problem solving abilities
* Leading hand experience within a manufacturing environment preferred but not essential
* Physically fit and able to complete manual labour duties
* Ability to diagnose faults and identify potential solutions
* Experience in isolations and permit issuing systems
* Experience operating mobile plant equipment will be beneficial
* Ability to perform laboratory sample testing in the lab on a relief basis
* SAP system knowledge (desired)
* Flexibility to make yourself available for our scheduled shutdowns
Ideally you will also have one or more of the following tickets/licenses:
* HRW Licence - Forklift
* MR / HR Licence
* Bridge & Gantry / Materials Hoist Operations
* Skid Steer
* Confined Space Entry
Why J oin Cement Australia?
* Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
* Paid Parental Leave : We offer leave options (12 weeks paid maternity leave, 1 week paid paternal leave) to support your family life, ensuring you can cherish special moments with your loved ones.
* Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with sgfleet, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
* Discounted Products: Renovating? DIY’er? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
* Health & Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program, not to mention a reimbursement of up to $1000 p.a. for Yaralla or your annual gym membership; OR a $1000 World Travel Voucher.
Who We Are
Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.
But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.
At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future—driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.
What Else You Need to Know
* References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
* Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.
* Please note: Direct applications only—no agency submissions at this time .
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