Shift Operator

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and hard-working employee to join our Adbri Cement Production team in Darwin as a Shift Operator.

This is a full time permanent role

The role

As a member of the Production team you will work day shift, with relief shift work as required.

We offer a very attractive salary and the opportunity to develop your career with an established, Australian company.

We will invest in your training and development, providing the opportunity to obtain additional licences if you demonstrate the desire and aspiration to grow with us.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Bulk Bagging, Paper bagging, palletising and loading of trucks
• Cement Mill operation (feed to silo) including quality testing and result interpretation
• Working of clinker stockpile within the clinker shed to ensure continuous supply to the Mill
• Loading of Limestone, granulated blast furnace slag and gypsum into appropriate hoppers to ensure continuous supply to the Mill
• Assisting the maintenance team

In addition, Shift Operators must fulfil the following requirements:

• Provide relief to shift operations when required
• Undertake training to obtain additional licences necessary for the role
• Comply with Company Safety, Health and Environment standards and procedures
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards
• Maintain a sound understanding of all plant and processes
• Ensure and be accountable for quality control in the area of work
• Perform unsupervised all necessary work within their skill classification to maintain the plant in an operational condition
• Submit work requests on computerised systems
• Operate machinery and use hand tools as required

What you will need to succeed

• Desirable to have the following tickets: Forklift, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Front end loader and/or excavator operations experience. Training will be provided where necessary
• Possess a desire for further career development with a proactive and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be physically fit and comfortable when working in confined spaces
• Have basic computing skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team

About us

As one of Australia’s largest construction materials companies, we supply the cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals that build a strong Australia. 

With a portfolio of respected brands that operate from over 200 locations, we consistently deliver outstanding products and services to our customers. Locally loyal and nationally growing, we have the scale and opportunities to offer you a career where you can make a difference and grow.   

We celebrate our diverse teams and welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences: Together we make our business even better! You bring the desire and drive, we provide the opportunities, training and pathways for your future. 

We will be progressively short listing - if this looks like it could be your next role, apply now.