About the Role
Are you an experienced, safety-focused Front End Loader Operator with a sharp eye for precision? We are seeking a reliable plant operator for an immediate start, 6.5-week contract commencing on the 22nd of July.
In this short-term role, you will hit the ground running, focusing on high-volume material handling, shifting stock, and running sales loading operations. You will be responsible for loading external customer semi-trailers, tippers, and haul trucks efficiently while acting as a key point of contact on the quarry floor.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for quick, high-yield earnings with a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule and plenty of overtime opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
... Sales & Production Loading: Proficiently operate large production loaders to efficiently load road transport trucks, customer tippers, and plant hoppers.
Material Handling & Stockpiling: Manage finished product stockpiles, blend materials, and maintain clean, safe work zones under conveyor belts and around the plant.
Precision Weight Safety: Utilize on-board loader scales to precisely load highway trucks to legal axle limits, ensuring no underloading or illegal overloading.
Maintenance & Compliance: Conduct thorough, mandatory pre-start inspections on your loader and report any faults immediately.
Safety & Environment: Actively promote and adhere to rigid health, safety, and environmental site policies, ensuring a zero-harm environment for yourself and your team.
What We Are Looking For
Availability: Must be available for the full 6.5-week duration starting 22nd July.
Proven Experience: Solid background operating front end loaders within a high-volume Quarry or Asphalt Yard environment.
Valid Ticket: Mandatory RIIMPO national competency (or equivalent) for Front End Loader (LL).
Big Machinery Capabilities: Demonstrated experience operating large production loaders equivalent to a CAT 980 / Komatsu WA500 size or larger.
Sales Loader Mindset: Strong communication skills and a positive attitude, with proven experience dealing with external truck drivers and managing legal payload weights.
Safety First Mindset: A proactive, positive attitude toward safety policies, risk assessments, and take-5s.
Fit-for-Work: Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment mining/quarry medical assessment, including respiratory surveillance (spirometry) and a drug and alcohol screen.
What’s on Offer
Top Industry Pay: Competitive rate of $44-$45, plus penalty rates and overtime to significantly boost your project earnings.
Great Culture: Work alongside a supportive, highly skilled team in a collaborative and energetic workplace.
Stability: Great short-term project with steady Monday–Friday day shifts and weekend overtime.
About us:
Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry, the world's largest talent company, operating and a partner of choice to clients. By serving as a trusted human partner in today's technology-driven world of talent, we help people secure rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever changing world of work.
Benefits of joining the Randstad Team:
The Randstad benefits program grants our temporary and contract employees online access to a range of discounts and benefits in areas such as phone plans, private health care and financial services.
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Apply now
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If you are interested but do not have an updated resume. Email me at john.vea@randstad.com.au and provide details of your relevant experience, licenses.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
