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Trainee Tamper Operator | Pleystowe Mill

About The Position

Based at Pleystowe Mill and reporting directly to the Cane Railway Supervisor (Central Plant & Resurfacing), you will be learning on-the-job to operate and maintain tamper machine / s and other machinery in order to maintain the railway track to set standards and specifications.

You will be a key member of the track resurfacing team achieving targets in relation to safety, quality and productivity and have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with team members.

As a minimum you will hold and maintain the following :

Queensland Open Drivers Licence (Manual) and a General Construction Induction (White Card)Locomotive Driver Competency and relevant Company ATO's

What We're Looking For

We value diversity and believe that innovation thrives in an inclusive environment. We want people who :

Bring a positive attitude and thrive in team settingsAre passionate about learning, improving and making a differenceBe driven by systems, processes and disciplineEffective communication skillsFocused on internal customer serviceHR Drivers Licence Endorsement (desirable)End Loader CompetenceKMX12T Tamper CompetenceBallast Regulator competence

Training for this role will begin on the tamping machines and will progress across all resurfacing machines (Regulator, Run and Load Ballast, Non-Computerised and Computerised Tampers).

Mackay Sugar Benefits

Home Every DayPermanent, Full-Time Employment5 Weeks of Annual LeaveRostered Days Off during Maintenance SeasonTraining and Development to maintain and expand your skill setAccess to discounted products and services at more than 500 nationwide businessFree annual flu vaccinationsAll PPE and prescription glasses supplied

About Mackay Sugar

Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia's second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years' experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.

A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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