About The Role

Based at Fisherman Island, the Control Room Operator / Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating control rooms systems and site plant equipment, including forklifts, front-end loaders and other mobile plant equipment used by Qube as part of its operations.

Specific Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor control room systems to support the secure and efficient operation of the fertiliser blending and bagging facility.
- Input production data and monitor multiple integrated computer systems to manage blending, bagging and product quality requirements.
- Coordinate fertiliser blending, bagging and product movement activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Operate mobile plant and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.
- Load and unload bulk materials and general cargo while maintaining product integrity and site safety.
- Collect and verify receival and delivery instructions to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Monitor conveyor systems, plant equipment and loading operations, identifying and responding to operational issues as required.
- Calculate and verify blend specifications to ensure product quality and compliance with operational requirements.
- Inspect equipment for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance, reporting defects, incidents and safety concerns as required.
- Record and report production data, equipment performance, incidents and operational delays in accordance with site procedures.
- Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown and emergency response activities in line with operational and safety requirements.
- Work closely with site personnel to maintain safe, efficient and continuous operations.

Qualifications & Experience

- Forklift Licence (essential)




- Experience operating Forklift up to 35 tonnes (preferred)
- Front End Loader Licence (essential)
- Experience in loading trucks (preferred)
- Load Restraint Training (preferred)
- Working at Height Training (preferred)
- Eligible to hold or have a current MSIC clearance
- Basic understanding of warehousing and inventory principles and practices
- Adequate numeracy and literacy

About Us

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian ports.

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.

WHY QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

Benefits

- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
- Generous paid parental leave
- Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!

📌 Control Room Operator / Plant Operator (Port of Brisbane)
🏢 Qube
📍 Port of Brisbane