About Us
Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.
Our Price Operations in South Australia are currently seeking a Licensed Operator to join our dynamic Production team. Price is situated on St. Vincent's Gulf approximately 140 kilometers Northwest of Adelaide. We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
Life at Cheetham Salt
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,
• Above award wage rates
• Overtime (plenty on offer)
• Autonomy & variety
• Ongoing training & development
• Ongoing qualification support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Uniforms provided
• A great team and culture
• Home every night
The Role
We are currently seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Licensed Operator to join our operations team. If you're reliable, hands-on, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we’d love to hear from you. The purpose of this role is to provide heavy machinery operation specifically associated with salt field operation which includes harvest and salt to mill operation.
• Truck Driving
• FE Loader & Grader Operating
• Excavator Operating
• General basic maintenance of fixed and Mobile Plant as required
• Harvester Driving
• Harvest operations
• Building and maintaining stockpiles
• Working on site earthmoving projects.
• Operating machinery and performing a variety of manual handling and physical tasks.
About You
We’re looking for individuals who possess the following:
• Appropriate Heavy-Duty Licence – Truck, Excavator, FEL, Forklift and Grader will be an advantage
• Demonstrated knowledge of Heavy Machinery Operation and Maintenance
• HR Truck Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Positive can-do attitude, Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to safety.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical, background screening, and police check
• If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to a supportive, safety-first environment — apply now to join our dedicated team!
How to apply
Want to know more call Nick our Production Coordinator Cheetham Salt Price office with any questions or Apply Now!
If this is you please click “Apply now” and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process.
Applications close on 8 October 2026
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Cheetham Salt is an Australian salt producer and supplier.