🔧 Job Opportunity: Sugar Boiler – Rocky Point Sugar Mill, Queensland

📍 Location: Woongoolba (Gold Coast), Queensland
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time | Shift Work Required
💰 Competitive Hourly Rate + Penalties + Super

Rocky Point Sugar Mill—one of Queensland’s oldest continuously operating sugar mills—is seeking a skilled and reliable Sugar Boiler to join our production team for the current crushing season.

As a key member of the operations crew, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe manufacture of high-quality raw sugar. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced sugar industry professionals looking for a hands-on role in a well-established regional business.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor vacuum pans for the crystallization of raw sugar

Adjust process parameters to ensure optimal yield, quality, and efficiency

Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards during operations

Record process data and report on equipment performance and production quality

Work closely with the shift supervisor and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational issues

Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment

Requirements:

Proven experience as a sugar boiler (or similar role in sugar processing)

Strong understanding of the pan floor and crystallization process

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends during the crushing season

Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to safety and quality standards

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous experience at a sugar mill in Australia

What We Offer:

Competitive wages with shift allowances and overtime

On-the-job training and career development opportunities

Work in a close-knit rural community with beautiful coastal surroundings