Hands-on work, real responsibility, and clear pathways to grow as an operator. As a Plant Operator at Geocycle, based in Dandenong, you will be part of a hands-on team responsible for keeping the plant running safely and efficiently. At our small site, you will work across all areas of the operation, including loading and unloading materials, operating the control room, completing minor maintenance tasks and supporting plant troubleshooting, so no two days are the same. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and wants to build real skills in an industrial environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support to develop your capability and grow into a trusted operator with long-term career opportunities. During training, you will work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the opportunity to transition to either 4:00 am to 12:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, supporting a strong work-life balance. Your Opportunity In this role, you will: Unload packaged material, sample, batch and log (for processing) Unload bulk tankers and transfer materials to tanks Load vacuum blending tanks Load and wash out ISO tanks Operate drum shredders and bulk solids systems De-head plastic IBC units Perform general housekeeping and forklift duties Have the opportunity to work overtime shifts on Saturdays What You'll Bring Previous experience working in an operations role, ideally in the waste treatment or chemical industry Forklift licence (essential) Strong safety focus Good mechanical aptitude A self-starter, who can work autonomously Great attention to detail and process troubleshooting/diagnostic abilities Basic computer skills ideally with an understanding of Word and Excel Why Join Cement Australia? Strong safety culture with safety at the centre of everything we do Comprehensive training and ongoing support Overtime opportunities available Supportive, collaborative team with approachable and committed leadership Uniforms, PPE and onsite parking provided Who We Are Geocycle is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cement Australia, the largest manufacturer and distributor of cement in Australia. This is a unique part of our business that processes flammable and hazardous wastes. Our point of difference from other waste processors is that Geocycle transforms liquid & solid wastes into an alternative liquid fuel product for use in our cement kilns to offset coal usage. We are very aware of how critical safe and compliant operations are to our people and the success of our business and are committed to achieving high standards in these areas. We are proud of the fact we are using sustainable solutions to minimise and repurpose waste and reduce our overall impact on the environment. An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services. Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production (Geocycle) What Else You Need to Know References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process. Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights. Please note: Direct applications only—no agency submissions at this time. Ready to Build Your Future? Click Apply Now to take the next step with Australia’s leading cement manufacturer and innovator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqCjpLsW46s&t=1s Apply Now
