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Process Technicians & Store Persons – Mineral Processing (FIFO Townsville)

Protech

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Job Description

FIFO Opportunities – Process / Lab Technicians & Store Persons (Mine Site)

Description: Protech are currently seeking experienced Process / Lab Technicians, and Store Persons for an immediate start to join our team in a mine site mineral processing environment.
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong processing or operational experience, with laboratory and/or warehouse skills highly regarded depending on your discipline. You will be working as part of a small, dynamic team where flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude are essential.
This is a FIFO role from Townsville, offering the opportunity to work in a hands-on, fast-paced site environment.

Key Responsibilities Process / Lab Technicians:

  • Operate and monitor mineral processing equipment on site
  • Conduct sampling, testing, and analysis (lab duties where applicable)
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety and safe work practices at all times
  • Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and standards
  • Ensure safe and efficient plant operations
  • Work collaboratively within a tight-knit team environment
  • Maintain accurate reporting and documentation

Store Persons:

  • Manage warehouse and inventory control processes
  • Receive, dispatch, and store goods safely and efficiently
  • Maintain accurate stock records and inventory systems
  • Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment
  • Ensure adherence to site safety and compliance standards
  • Support site operations through efficient materials handling
  • Use of SAP

About You General Requirements (All Roles):

  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices
  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
  • Comfortable working within a small, dynamic team
  • Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented
  • High safety culture

Process / Lab Technicians:

  • Processing experience within a mineral processing/mine site environment is essential
  • Laboratory experience is preferred
  • Relevant tickets/licences highly regarded, including:
    • Working at Heights
    • Confined Spaces
    • Forklift (advantageous)

Store Persons (Mandatory Requirements):

  • Pre-employment medical assessment and First Aid certification (must have)
  • Forklift ticket (must have)
  • Current Driver’s Licence
  • Phosphate Hill current inductions
  • Previous warehouse, stores, logistics, or inventory control experience
  • Availability for both day and night shift (must have)
  • Strong computer and literacy skills
  • SAP Experience

Roster

  • 8 days on / 6 days off
  • Rotating day and night shifts

Location

  • FIFO from Townsville

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work within a growing operation
  • Immediate start available

HOW TO APPLY Click APPLY below and join the Protech team today!

Why Protech? We make work hassle‑free so you can focus on doing a great job. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Safe, reliable work with leading clients
  • Regular check‑ins and ongoing support
  • A responsive, caring team
  • Correct pay, on time – every time

As an equal opportunity employer, Protech offers opportunities in construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing, and manufacturing. Wherever you call home, we’ve got Great Work for Great People.

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