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Ever wondered what goes into turning sugarcane juice into raw sugar? Here's your opportunity to be part of the process.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is looking for a Process Operator – Pan Boiler to join our Herbert Region operations team. You'll play an important role in sugar production, operating and controlling the vacuum pans where sugar crystals are formed and grown to meet quality standards.

This isn't just about watching screens. You'll monitor boiling conditions, check crystal size and massecuite quality, manage product flows and make adjustments to keep production running efficiently. You'll combine control room operations with practical work around the pan stage, working alongside other operators to maintain production targets, sugar quality and safe operations.

Whether you've worked in sugar milling before or bring experience from another industrial or production environment, we're looking for someone with good mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and a willingness to learn the process.

This is a full-time permanent position within our Herbert Region, initially based at Macknade Mill. During the crushing season (June – December) you'll work rotating shifts, including weekends and overtime as required. During the maintenance season (Jan - May) you'll move to day work, supporting maintenance, equipment preparation and training ahead of the next crush.

Your Role in Action

· Operate & Monitor: Control vacuum pans and monitor boiling conditions to produce sugar crystals to the required quality standards.
· Maintain Sugar Quality: Check crystal size and massecuite quality, making adjustments to maintain consistent production standards.
· Manage Product Flows: Monitor and manage syrup, magma and massecuite stocks to support factory throughput and maximise sugar recovery.
· Follow Production Schedules: Manage boiling cycles and coordinate pan operations with other stages of the sugar production process.
· Identify & Report Issues:



Monitor equipment performance, identify process changes or faults, and report issues requiring maintenance or operational attention.
· Support Maintenance: Assist with equipment inspections, cleaning, basic maintenance and preparation of the pan stage during shutdowns and the maintenance season.
· Work Safely: Follow operating procedures, isolation and permit requirements, maintain good housekeeping and prevent process materials from entering stormwater systems.

Your Winning Combination

We're looking for a practical, safety-focused operator who enjoys hands-on work, can follow procedures and is comfortable monitoring equipment and responding to changing production conditions.

You'll have positive communication skills, attention to detail and basic mechanical aptitude, along with the ability to work safely and effectively as part of a production team.

Experience in sugar milling, process operations, manufacturing or other industrial environments will be highly regarded.

Additional licences and competencies will also be highly regarded, including:

· Working at Heights.
· Confined Space Entry.
· Dogging High Risk Work Licence.· Rigging High Risk Work Licence.
· Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence.
· Relevant maintenance skills or trade qualifications.

Don't have all the additional tickets? We still want to hear from you. We're prepared to provide training for the right candidate who demonstrates the aptitude, reliability and commitment to safety needed for the role.





The successful applicant will be required to undertake further training and complete the relevant Pan Boiler station and maintenance competencies. Previous Pan Boiler experience will be highly regarded; however, applicants with strong mechanical aptitude, process operating experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a hands-on process operating role where you can put your skills to work and continue developing your experience in a heavy industrial environment, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

Please take the time to review and update your résumé before applying, ensuring it accurately reflects your current skills, relevant licences, training and recent operating or maintenance experience.

For questions about the position, please contact our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 04•• ••• 872. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

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