Production Operator

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•  Great site and long-term job security
• Above awards wage rates and allowances, including km-based vehicle allowance!
• Situated at Sea Lake
  

About Us

Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Sea Lake Operations in north-west Victoria are currently seeking a Production Operator to join our dynamic team.  Sea Lake is a town in the Mallee district of north-west Victoria and is situated along the southern shores of the beautiful Lake Tyrell. The town is located 351kms north-west of Melbourne, and 70kms west of Swan Hill, in the heart of Australia’s wheat belt and part of the beautiful silo trail. We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  

Life at Cheetham Salt 
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as, 
•  Above award wage rates and allowances 
•  Daily vehicle allowance based on kms travelled from home to work – up to $36.00 per day
•  Overtime (plenty on offer)
•  Autonomy & variety 
•  Ongoing training & development 
•  Salary Continuance Insurance 
•  Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options 
•  Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
•  Uniforms provided 
•  Free onsite parking 

The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide heavy machinery operation specifically associated with salt field operation which includes harvest and salt to mill operation.  
Reporting directly to the Production Coordinator your duties will include:
•  Truck Driving
•  FE Loader & Grader Operating
•  Excavator Operating
•  General basic maintenance of fixed and Mobile Plant as required
•  Harvester Driving 
•  Harvest operations 
•  Crude Prep
•  Salt to Mill


About You

To be considered for the role you must have the following:
•  High School Certificate or equivalent
•  Heavy Machinery skills
•  Appropriate Heavy-Duty Licences – Truck, Excavator, FEL, Forklift and Grader will be an advantage 
•  Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Machinery Operation and Maintenance

How to apply
Call Damien Hand Production Coordinator at Cheetham Salt Sea Lake with any questions or Apply Now
If this is you please click “Apply now” and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. 

Applications close on 22 October 2026