Operational Support Worker (Industrial Cleaner)

Location: Stuart, Townsville
Pay Rate: $41.51 per hour
Employment Type: Casual
Start: Immediate
Duration: Approximately 6 months

About the Role

This is a physically demanding industrial cleaning role involving high-pressure water blasting of concrete walls and fixed plant machinery to remove zinc process build-up.
Full training is provided, and previous industrial cleaning experience is not essential.

Our Client

Our client operates a major zinc refinery in Townsville, with raw materials sourced from Australia and overseas.

Direct access to the Port of Townsville supports efficient transport and supply.

The refinery produces high-grade zinc for international markets.

Safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence are key priorities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Water blast concrete walls and fixed plant machinery
• Remove zinc process build-up
• Perform general industrial cleaning duties across refinery operations
• Work safely in hot, dusty and industrial environments
• Follow all site safety procedures and safe work practices
  

Working Hours

Rosters vary depending on the crew you are assigned to:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am 4:00pm
  8 hours paid per day with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 5:30pm
  10 hours paid per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Tuesday to Friday: 7:00am 5:30pm
  10 hours paid per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
  

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions
• Ability to work in hot, dusty and confined environments
• Ability to walk on uneven ground, climb ladders and stairs
• Open Driver Licence manual desirable but not essential
• Must be clean shaven to safely wear respirators on site
• Drug and Alcohol screening prior to commencing on site
  

What We Offer

• $41.51 per hour
• Immediate start
• Casual employment
• Approximately 6 months of work
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to work within a major industrial refinery environment
  

How to Apply

If you are reliable, physically fit and looking for an opportunity to enter the industrial cleaning sector, apply now.

Click on the Apply button or for more information contact:

Morgan Nielsen Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: 07 4759 4694
Email: Morgan.Nielsen@workpac.com
Reference Number: Q.INDJ2026167652

About WorkPac

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.