Screening Plant Process Operator - Sand Mine

We are seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Screening Plant Process Operator in our drying plant at our Sand Mine in the Bundaberg Queensland area.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be based at our Bundaberg Site working a variable roster based on production targets with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:

Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and legislations

• Operating and maintaining Screening plant
• Forklift operations
• Loading Bulk Tanker and Pallet Trucks
• Maintaining Quality of products being produced
• Bulk Bagging
• General labouring duties as required including housekeeping
• Basic maintenance support as required of both mobile and fixed plant maintenance

To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• Strong Safety, Environmental and Quality focus
• Automation experience working with packaging equipment in an automated environment.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical fault finding in an automated packaging plant.
• Competent Forklift operator / ticketed

The successful candidate will also meet the following criteria:

• Be fit for manual labour duties, this includes passing a pre employment medical examination
• Be available to work shift work and overtime when required which may include night and weekend shifts
• Be reliable & self-motivated with a mature, professional, courteous manner
• Hold a current driver's license with own transport
• Have demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with all people
• Have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and/or autonomously
• Have sound organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines with minimal supervision
• Have a proactive approach to operations

The following is highly desirable:

• Previous employment in a Mineral /Ore Processing environment
• Exposure to shift work in a previous work environment
• Breakdown and preventive maintenance experience
• Front End Loader ticket
• EWP ticket

This position is casual with the opportunity to transition to full-time after a successful qualifying period.

REFERENCE: SSBQ08012024

For further information on Sunstate Sands Bundaberg please visit us at www.sunstatesands.com.au/careers/