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As a Weighbridge Operator at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll be responsible for the accurate weighing of all cane entering the weighbridge and the correct data entry of corresponding consignment information. The role also involves coordinating and managing the movement and allocation of cane bins within the full and empty yards to ensure efficient yard operations. You will maintain communication with yard locomotives and the juice laboratory, assist with general cleaning duties, work in confined spaces where required, and ensure accurate record keeping.
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.
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 Sunday 29th March 2026. Have questions, or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 0417 868 ***. 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.