As a Day Operator, you will work in the Refinery as part of the Production – Finished Products department. Operating equipment such as forklifts and cranes and manually working to safely and efficiently process and produce the critical metals the world relies on. In a nutshell, we turn dirt into metal!
This residential role offers a balanced lifestyle with our equal-time roster (4 days on/5 off, 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off) – giving you more days off than a standard weekend, including two full weekends off per month.
What We Offer:
Commute to the worksite within 5 minutes
5 weeks of annual leave for a healthy work/life balance
Subsidised dental care and access to our Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave to support your family
Training and further education grow your skills and career
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience working within a refinery setting. (highly desirable)
Current valid forklift (LF) licence
Current valid bridge & Gantry crane (CB) licence
Safety-focused and team-oriented
Tickets such as Working at Heights and/or Confined Spaces preferred.
About Nyrstar:
Nyrstar, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market‑leading position in zinc and lead,
the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a leading global commodities group providing critical resources to the world. Visit www.nyrstar.com.
With the support of the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian Governments, Nyrstar Australia is pursuing opportunities to develop recent critical minerals products and distribution channels – repositioning the Australian business for the long term. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com
Apply now to join a company offering opportunity, reward, growth and a friendly Port Pirie lifestyle.
Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Australian Defence Force veterans are encouraged to apply. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.
📌 Day Shift Operators - Refinery (Port Pirie)
🏢 Nyrstar
📍 Port Pirie
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