Kiln Operator

AKD Softwoods; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Oberon, NSW is seeking a committed Kiln Operator to join our Oberon kilns team. You will operate and load batch kilns, ensuring safe and efficient production with attention to quality control.

Training will be provided; forklift and basic computer skills are beneficial as you rotate between day and night shifts on a 6:00am–6:00pm / 6:00pm–6:00am roster.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating kilns or batch kilns preferred but training provided.
• Able to work rotating day/night shifts.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and load batch kilns.
• Set up and operate kilns and boilers effectively and safely to standards.
• Follow safety systems of work for all activities.
• Work rosters including night shifts.

Skills

Forklift experience

Timber handling

Attention to detail

Night shift experience

Tools

Batch kilns operation

Boilers operation

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are looking for a committed employee that is willing to train and develop as a kiln operator to join our Oberon kilns team with responsibility for operating and loading our batch kilns at our Oberon site.

This ‘hands on’ position is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment within the kilns department for optimum productivity, recovery and compliance with quality control systems.

This position will work an attractive roster, rotating between day and night shift, working 6:00am – 6:00pm for day shift and 6:00pm – 6:00am for night shift.

Although not essential it is preferable that the successful candidate be experienced in operating forklifts, and ideally have experience moving packs of timber. Training will be provided to build knowledge of our batch kilns process with a requirement of basic computer knowledge needed for this position.

The successful applicant will:

• Ensure safe systems of work are followed for all activities
• Set up and operate kilns and boilers effectively and according to standards
• Previous experience is preferrable however training will be provided in operating mobile plant
• Have a high standard of attention to detail, ensuring a quality product is delivered safely every time
• Preferably have experience working long shifts and rosters involving night work

Role requirements:

• Must be able to work a rotating shift work roster
• Undertake the necessary training and development required for the role