Are you ready for a hands-on role in a great team environment? As a Crushing Operator at Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, you'll be responsible for operating the cane feeding and crushing stations whilst working closely with the operations shift team.
This permanent position is based at Victoria Mill in North Queensland's Herbert region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Herbert 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.
During the crush, the role follows a continuous rotating shift roster, which may include weekends and occasional overtime. Once the crushing is complete and the Mill enters the maintenance period, the role switches to a day work schedule.
Your Role in Action
- Smooth Operator: Operate cane feeding, preparation and crushing station and associated plant.
- System Specialist: Conduct station operations using Citect SCADA System.
- Fix-It Force: Identify process problem and rate restriction and report to the supervisor. Complete operational logs and shift stops reports.
- Housekeeping Hero: Maintain excellent housekeeping practices around the shredder, milling train gearing and platforms to ensure a safe work environment.
- Efficiency Enforcer: Perform regular maintenance to ensure efficient and smooth running of the milling train and assist tradespeople when required. Assist in plant isolations, undertake risk assessments and follow the permit to work process.
Your Winning Combination
- Confined Space Entry
- Working Safely at Heights
- HRWL Turbine Operator (TO) - highly desired
- Common User Competencies
- HRWL - Dogger, Basic Rigger, Elevated Work Platform and Scaffolding - desirable but not essential.
While these are highly desired, we are willing to provide training for the right candidate.
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 26 June 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 0417 868 541. 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.
Why Wilmar
At Wilmar, you’ll join a business that combines global scale with strong regional connections. We offer genuine career growth opportunities, exposure to diverse industries, and the chance to contribute to a business focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term success.
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will progress through a structured assessment process, including interviews, reference checks, medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates may be required to travel to attend a recruitment assessment centre.
Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an equal opportunity employer.
