Job Category: Construction, Architecture & Interior DesignAbout usThe Benedict Group of Companies was established in 1966. Benedict is an Australian family owned and operated recycling and quarrying company committed to delivering high-quality materials for construction and infrastructure projects. We take pride in our commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation in the quarrying industry.Benedict is still growing today, consistently meeting greater Sydney's needs for civil, construction, landscaping, and recycled products, whilst fast becoming the industry leaders in recycling and resource recovery.To find out more about what we do at Benedict, visit our website: Job Description About the roleWorking as part of the production team at our recycling facility, the Plant Operator (Front-End Loader OR Excavator) is responsible for the sorting of waste materials, loading of trucks with recycled material and assisting to push up incoming material. This position is also responsible for the feeding of raw material into the recycling plant and emptying material from bays, additionally stock piling, ripping, loading trucks and preparation for material processing, to ensuring that the plant continues to run efficiently to meet production targets.Role Responsibilities:Front End Loader:Sorting of various waste materials for recycling based on size & type of material.Loading various products on to trucks.Assist feed loader with pushing up incoming material.Feeding raw material in the recycling plant.Emptying material from bays.Assist in the isolation of hazardous materials.Conduct pre-start inspection;Park up and shut down equipment.Excavator:Stock piling.Digging holes and trenches.Preparation and sorting of materials for processing.Loading of trucks; Desired Skills and Experience Qualifications & Experience:The successful candidate will demonstrate:Minimum 3 years' experience in a recycling environment;Previous experience working with crushers, conveyors and screens;Previous experience supervising or managing a team;Experience operating mobile plant (desirable);Awareness of working environment with heavy plant machinery;Experience in conducting training and assessment;Experience in implementing safety standards within a workplace;Ability to work in a high pressured, high paced environment;Ability to prioritise many different tasks;Ability to work self-directed and with limited supervision;The ability to drive a strong safety culture amongst the team;First aid, EWP, working at heights and drivers licence required.We will provide you with great perks, including:Access to Employee Benefits SchemeOnsite ParkingJob security in a family-run organisationPotential Study Assistance including Traineeships and various TicketNote: We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of Reference checking and Pre-employment medicals, including a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.We appreciate the time it takes to submit a job application, and we thank you for your interest in working at Benedict. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.