Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader
Full-time permanent opportunity
Above awards wage rates and allowances, including km-based vehicle allowance
Situated at
Sea Lake
About Us
CheethamSalt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products andis proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing.
As Australia'slargest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable saltproducts to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food,stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.
Based atour Sea Lakeoperation in north-west Victoria, we are seeking anexperienced Manufacturing Operator (Chemical Plant Operator) to join ouroperations team.
Sea Lakeis a town in the Mallee district ofnorth-west Victoria and is situated along the southern shores of the beautifulLake Tyrell.
The townis located 351kms north-west of Melbourne, and 70kms west of Swan Hill, in theheart of Australia's wheat belt and part of the beautiful silo trail.We are committed to being a values driven business andprovide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and withrespect.
Life at Cheetham Salt
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us.
From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work setting for all our employees.
As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,
Above award wage rates and allowances
Daily vehicle allowance based on kms travelled from home to work – up to $***** per day
Autonomy & variety
Ongoing training & development
Salary Continuance Insurance
Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $****
Employee Assistance Program
Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
Uniforms provided
The Role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator,



this position is responsible for operating, monitoring and controlling salt refining, brine processing and manufacturing plant equipment to ensure production, quality, safety and environmental standards are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Operate and monitor salt refining, drying, screening, conveying and packaging equipment.
Monitor plant instrumentation, pumps, automated process control systems and processing equipment.
Start up, operate and shut down manufacturing plant in accordance with operating procedures.
Monitor process parameters and adjust plant settings to maintain product specifications.
Conduct routine plant inspections and identify equipment faults or operational abnormalities.
Complete production logs, operating reports and quality records.
Support preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.
Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, quality and HACCP standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
Supervise the shift performance & conduct of team members to ensure consistent achievement of performance measures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience operating manufacturing, chemical processing, mineral processing or industrial process plant equipment.
Experience working in a safety-focused manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to monitor plant performance and follow standard operating procedures.
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Current driver's licence.
Relevant plant operating licences or tickets such as Forklift, Loader, Excavator or Heavy Rigid Licence will be highly regarded.
Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing, Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices, or equivalent industry experience will be highly regarded
Applications close on 28 September ****
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📌 Manufacturing Operator (Victoria)
🏢 Cheetham Salt
📍 Victoria