At Hazell Bros, our core focus is on employee well-being, community engagement and delivering exceptional results.
Our people are committed to making a positive impact both within the company and in the broader community. Our success is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our people.
Here, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a family. We have a strong focus on teamwork, recognition, and continuous development, we walk the walk and talk the talk. Join us to be part of a company where your career is a journey and your success is our success, that’s not just a promise but a reality.
Job Description
The ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our Nyrstar Port Pirie team. This is a practical, site-based role where you will operate mobile plant and equipment to support safe, efficient materials handling across the operation.
In this role, you will:
Operate a range of mobile plant and heavy equipment, which may include water carts, excavators, loaders, road brooms, forklifts and bobcats
Load, move and manage raw materials safely across the site, including stockpiling activities
Complete work safely and efficiently in line with company procedures, work instructions and site requirements
Carry out basic checks and preventative maintenance to keep equipment in safe, operational condition
Identify and report hazards, incidents and safety concerns through the appropriate channels
Follow safety, hygiene and client material-handling procedures, including wearing required PPE
Contribute positively to pre-starts, toolbox meetings, training and site communication sessions
Work collaboratively with supervisors, leading hands, operators and site stakeholders
Desired Skills and Experience
About YOU
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong safety mindset, a practical approach to work and the confidence to learn and operate in a heavy industrial environment.
We are looking for someone who can bring, or is willing to develop:
Experience in plant operating, materials handling, quarrying, mining or heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded
Experience operating mobile plant such as dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, forklifts or similar equipment is advantageous, but not essential
A willingness to learn stockpiling and safe materials handling practices
Relevant licences, tickets or competencies for plant and equipment operation
Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of basic equipment checks, repairs and preventative maintenance requirements
A genuine commitment to safety, including WHS requirements, site procedures and our Safety 1st Always Works culture
Strong time management, prioritisation and self-management skills
The ability to problem solve, work with limited supervision and contribute to a team-first environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A flexible approach to working hours, shift work and operational requirements on a 24/7 industrial site
Forklift licence, First Aid and/or Level III Operators Certificate would be highly regarded
