Occupation

732932 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

732932 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator

Operates plant and equipment to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore.

Specialisations

  • Grain Handler
  • Palletiser Operator
  • Receival Point Operator (Grain)
  • Tank Farm Operator (Petroleum)

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Loads bulk materials onto trucks, trains or ships
  • Unloads bulk materials from trucks, trains or ships
  • Moves, stores and stacks bulk materials
  • Monitors and adjusts plant and equipment settings for efficiency and safety
  • Performs routine maintenance and inspections on plant and equipment
  • Records and maintains accurate documentation of materials handled