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2024 Crushing Season Vacancies – Cane Transport About the Role Seasonal employment opportunities have become available for the 2024 cane crushing season at Mackay Sugar.
The season is expected to run from mid-late May, until December 2024.
Mackay Sugar is particularly eager to receive applications from people who have a passion for the Sugar Industry and have a strong desire to see the local industry thrive.
Cane Transport – Rail Operation Positions Locomotive Driver's Assistant Ticketed Locomotive Driver's Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, our Locomotive Drivers Assistant, in association with the driver, is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of cane trains in order to satisfy customer requirements (Empty and Full deliveries on time and in full).
General Requirements – All Applicants: Applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to satisfy the attributes associated with these roles, including: The ability and willingness to work safely and efficiently within a team environment.
Adequate mechanical aptitude, literacy, and numeracy skills.
A current and valid Australian Driver's License.
Ability and willingness to work shift work.
An adequate level of physical fitness, such as mounting/dismounting locomotives, lifting and carrying objects, climbing stairs and ladders.
Availability for duration of crushing season.
About Mackay Sugar Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia's second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar.
With more than 140 years' experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.
A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth.
Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation, and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.
Application process: To apply, please visit https://www.mkysugar.com.au/careers/Pages/Job-Opportunities.aspx to answer role-specific screening questions and to attach your resume and supporting documents.
For further information about these opportunities and the application process, please contact Shayne from ARG Workforce on 0437 115 122 or ****** Mackay Sugar Current and Returning Seasonal Employees: Seasonal employees who have been invited to re-join Mackay Sugar for the 2024 crushing season are not required to apply for their previous role.
Applications close at 8am Friday 29 March 2024.
Applications will be considered throughout the process .
Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.