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Operator

Nyrstar Port Pirie Pty Ltd Port Pirie SA 5540

Permanent Full time
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Key points we found

  • Operate plant and equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and jackhammers safely and efficiently.
  • Work in a shift team on a 4 days on, 4 days off roster.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safety-focused work environment.

🌟 Join Nyrstar Port Pirie as a Plant Operator! 🌟

We’re seeking Plant Operators to work across various plant areas at our Port Pirie site.  You will work in a shift team operating plant and equipment such as forklifts, cranes and jackhammers safely and efficiently to process material and make metals that are sold to the world’s markets.

Working on a 4 days on, 4 days off roster, there are opportunities to work the full shift roster (days and night shifts) with some roles operating across dayshifts only.

We Offer:

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
  • Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships & novated car leasing
  • Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Training & further education support

About you:
âś… Previous experience in heavy industry or Major Hazard Facilities is highly advantageous
âś… Tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, and/or Forklift licence preferred
✅ Physically fit – able to pass a pre-employment medical and undertake a physical Operator role
âś… Safety-focused and team-oriented

âś… Residentially based in Port Pirie or surrounding area

About Nyrstar:

Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. With a market leading position in zinc and lead, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people.

With the support of the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian Governments, Nyrstar Australia is pursuing opportunities to develop new critical minerals products and distribution channels – repositioning the Australian business for the long term. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Apply now to join a company offering challenge, reward, growth and enjoy the Port Pirie lifestyle.

🔗 Learn more:
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Nyrstar Port Pirie | LinkedIn: Nyrstar | Website: www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.

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Skills
Confined Spaces
Crane Operation
Forklift
Jackhammer Operation
Physical Fitness
Safety Focus
Teamwork
Working at Heights

Perks & benefits
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships & novated car leasing
Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program

More details
Expiring date
26 Jun 2026
Date posted
10 Apr 2026
Category
Mining & Energy
Occupation
Production
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Manufacturing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Year 12 or equivalent, Vocational or certificate
Company size
201 to 1000

Nyrstar Port Pirie Pty Ltd

201 to 1000
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