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Form of workCome and join us for the 2024 Crushing Season!
Positions Available
Are you interested in obtaining a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills through a two-year traineeship program? Our laboratory positions would be perfect for you! You'll work in air-conditioned labs, evaluating the quality and content of sugar in cane and other factory products.
The positions we currently have on offer include:
Juice Chemist - As a Juice Chemist, you will be primarily responsible for performing juice analysis for cane payment purposes.
Control Chemist - As a Control Chemist, you will be primarily responsible for analysis of factory products for optimisation, control and data entry of this information into Databank.
The Laboratory team are all accountable for accurate data entry, performing checks on laboratory equipment and systems, cleaning and maintaining records. You will work a continuous shift roster during the crushing season which includes weekend work, and some overtime may be required.
For all roles, first preference is for applicants who are willing to complete an entire crushing season which generally runs from June through to December.
Specific Requirements
While the following are requirements in this role, we are prepared to provide training to people who possess the right aptitude:
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent time management skills
- Great communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- Team work - work effectively within a team
- Ability to achieve competency in a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
A requirement of the recruitment process is to complete a pre-employment medical which includes a urine drug screen and alcohol screen, physical and medical assessment.
The Rewards
- Participation in the Employee Benefits Program, offering a wide range of discounts and benefits
- In addition, you'll be part of a supportive team where ensuring your safety and well-being is a top priority
- Potential to earn over $50,000 in just 22 weeks*
*Seasonal earnings include super, and depend on the role, allowances, overtime and other factors.
How to apply
Apply online at Wilmar Careers by hitting the "Apply" button. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact the People & Culture Team: Caitlin Benson 0749 409 *** or Alana Murphy 0749 409 ***. Ads will remain open for 3 months but recruitment is underway for a start in early June. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
About the Business
With a history of over 160 years in the Australian and New Zealand sugar industries, Wilmar Sugar Australia operations span the value chain from sugar cane growing, sugar manufacturing, refining, exporting, and marketing, to the production of renewable electricity, ethanol and sustainable agricultural products.
Wilmar manufactures over half of Australia's raw sugar, and each year exports enough electricity to power more than 68,000 Australian homes for 12 months. As well as supplying ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to the growing fuel market in Australia, Wilmar also supplies a significant market share to various industries including the pharmaceutical, printing, cleaning, winery, aerosol, animal health and food and beverage industries.
