Pump Attendant - Yarraville
- Operate and monitor equipment for product transfer and storage.
- Ensure safety and compliance with operating procedures.
- Assist with quality control checks and maintain site cleanliness.
Operate | Control | Keep the plant moving
Are you an experienced operator who takes pride in working safely, following procedures and keeping production and product movements running smoothly?
Wilmar BioEthanol is looking for a Pump Attendant to join our team at Yarraville, Melbourne. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on operational role and can confidently work around plant, equipment, products and loading operations.
As a Pump Attendant, you'll play an important role in the safe handling, movement, storage and dispatch of product, while supporting the day-to-day operation of the site.
What you'll do
You'll be responsible for a broad range of operational activities, including:
- Operating and monitoring equipment associated with product transfer, storage and loading operations
- Preparing and filling customer and company-owned IBCs, drums and pails
- Operating forklifts and safely moving materials and product around the site
- Loading road tankers in accordance with instructions and established procedures
- Receiving product from road tankers into storage and carrying out product methylation activities as required
- Conducting tank and product checks prior to tanker loading
- Taking samples and performing required quality control checks
- Assisting with filling meter calibrations and ensuring equipment is operating correctly
- Following operating procedures, work instructions and safety requirements
- Identifying and reporting operational issues, hazards, equipment faults and quality concerns
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site cleanliness
- Supporting Safety Health and Environment (SHE) initiatives and continuous improvement activities
- Completing daily operational and administrative requirements
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone with strong practical operating skills who can work safely and methodically in a process or industrial environment.
You'll bring:
- Experience in plant operation, production, manufacturing, processing, chemical handling, logistics or a similar industrial environment
- The ability to operate equipment safely and follow established operating procedures
- A strong understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental requirements
- Good attention to detail when handling products, completing checks and recording information
- The ability to identify abnormal operating conditions and escalate issues appropriately
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A self-motivated approach with good organisation and time management skills
- A High Risk Work Licence – LF Forklift
- A commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high operational standards
- Experience working around tanks, pumps, pipelines, loading systems, process equipment or bulk liquid products will be highly regarded.
Why join Wilmar?
At Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll join an established business where safety, teamwork and operational excellence are valued.
You'll enjoy:
- Permanent employment with an established Australian business
- Attractive remuneration and benefits
- A hands-on operational role with variety
- A strong team environment and sense of community
- Flexible working arrangements
- Exclusive partner discounts
- Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and develop your skills
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.
Ready to operate your career in a new direction?
If you're an experienced operator who takes safety seriously, enjoys hands-on work and wants to be part of a team that keeps a busy industrial operation moving, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply online through Wilmar Careers by hitting the Apply button.
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will progress through a structured assessment process, including interviews, reference checks and a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening. Please note: Screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date, and you are encouraged to submit your application early.
Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an equal opportunity employer.
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