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As a Pan Boiler Assistant at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you will be responsible for the production of high-grade sugar. This includes monitoring and controlling batch pans, assessing crystal size and massecuite quality and making required changes to ensure sugar quality is met.
Initially located at Victoria Mill, 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 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:
Sugar processing experience
Working at Heights
Confined Space
Maintenance skills which are also highly desirable include; Trade qualifications, Rigger, Dogger and Scaffolder High Risk Work Licences
Don't think you have all the necessary experience? We'd still love to hear from you if you have a keen attitude and are willing to learn new skills and we will develop you into our ideal candidate.
The successful applicant will also be required to undertake further training to complete the appropriate 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.
**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 22nd February 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 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 and an FY2024 net profit of more than US$1 billion.
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.
Business unit Non seasonal
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing