As a Process Operator (Weighbridge) at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you’ll be responsible for the correct operation of equipment bringing in and weighing of all cane entering the weighbridge.
This position will be based at Inkerman Mill in North Queensland's Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.
This is a seasonal role at our sugar processing facility that involves shift work during the crushing season, including weekends and overtime.
Your Role in Action
- Start of the Mill: You control the first station in the mill making sure cane gets from the bins to the milling train in regular fashion.
- Link to the Grower: Maintain cane consignment data to make sure the right grower gets paid for the right cane and maintain records of scheduled weighbridge test weights.
- Mechanical Reasoning: Troubleshooting issues with the automated sequence of bin handling machines to ensure the mill keeps tipping bins.
- Housekeeping: Maintain excellent housekeeping practices of fixed plant around weighbridge. Assist in scheduling cleaning of the weighbridge.
- Collaboration: Communicate effectively with Cane Supply & Transport and Laboratory teams.
- Communication: Provide regular and accurate feedback to Mill management on station performance and quality issues.
- Training: Willing and able to achieve relevant sugar milling module competencies.
Your Winning Combination
The successful applicant must be a strong communicator who can work alongside a range of different people. Bonus points for applicants who have basic mechanical skills and high-risk work licences such as Confined Space and/or Working at Heights (training provided for the right person).
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 5pm on 23rd August 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (07) 4782 3863. 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
