Product Despatch Operator

• Play a vital role in a high-performing team supporting safe and efficient despatch operations
• Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration, share allocations, and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Kwinana

CSBP Sodium Cyanide operates within Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF), supplying essential chemical products that support critical mining and industrial activities. WesCEF enriches the lives of people and businesses every day by manufacturing and distributing products that sustain modern living. With a history spanning more than 100 years, our success is built on the capability, commitment and expertise of our people, who continue to drive our businesses as respected industry leaders.

Australian Gold Reagents (AGR) is a joint venture between CSBP (75 per cent) and Coogee Chemicals (25 per cent). CSBP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers Limited, acts as the operating and sales agent for AGR. Based in Kwinana, Western Australia, AGR has safely and reliably manufactured and supplied sodium cyanide to gold mines across Western Australia since 1988, and to gold and silver mining operations internationally since 2002.

Safety, reliability and customer focus are central to everything we do. We take pride in our strong safety culture, deep technical expertise and collaborative approach, ensuring we consistently meet the needs of our customers while supporting the long-term sustainability of the mining industry. As we believe in a safe and sustainable future for all, our decarbonisation journey includes building upon our strong track record of emissions reductions, as well as seizing exciting growth opportunities presented in a decarbonising world. We are committed to net zero emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

As a Despatch Operator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient packaging, loading, and despatch of both solid and liquid sodium cyanide, as well as anhydrous ammonia. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain high operational and safety standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operate forklifts (2.5T and 44T) for loading/unloading trucks and containers.
• Package and despatch solid sodium cyanide in 1-tonne IBCs and 20ft containers.
• Load isotainers and rail wagons with liquid sodium cyanide and anhydrous ammonia.
• Perform shunting operations and comply with Rail Safety National Law (WA) Act 2015.
• Maintain safety standards, report hazards, and participate in safety training.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

About you

• High Risk Forklift Licence (LF) and minimum C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in packaging plants or bulk goods despatch.
• Familiarity with handling dangerous/hazardous goods.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of safety procedures and legislative requirement

To be successful for this role you will be willing to work flexibly and open to working various shift rosters across teams and will show a keen interest in learning new skills and processes.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: 5pm AWST Sunday 1st February 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence, and/or reference checks.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

Agency applications will not be accepted.