Labourer

Wade Sawmill; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive wage

Stable full-time employment

Weekday day-shift hours

Optional overtime

Internal training

Career progression

Bonus after training

Growth with local company

Job summary

Wade Sawmill in Maryborough, QLD, is seeking a reliable Labourer for a full-time role, 6.00 am to 2.30 pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll work hands-on across the pine mill, with internal training offered and the opportunity to progress into machine operator positions.

Applicants should be physically fit, safety‑focused and motivated to learn. Previous sawmill or manufacturing experience is valued but not essential; successful candidates will complete pre-employment checks, including health screening,

Qualifications

• Pre-employment health assessment and drug/alcohol screening required.
• Physically capable of manual handling and a hands-on role.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to consistent attendance.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and following procedures.
• Ability to learn internal processes and operate as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labouring duties across various areas of the pine mill.
• Handle, sort, stack and move timber products safely and efficiently.
• Assist machine operators with production activities as required.
• Learn to operate a range of sawmill plant, machinery and equipment.
• Monitor timber products and identify quality issues.
• Follow production instructions and assist the team in meeting daily production requirements.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Identify and report equipment, maintenance or operational issues.
• Contribute to a positive, productive and team-focused working environment.

Skills

Labouring experience

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Wade Sawmill is seeking reliable and motivated Labourer to join our pine mill team on a full-time basis, working from 6.00 am to 2.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

These hands-on positions are suited to physically fit individuals who are reliable, safety-focused and willing to learn. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to receive internal training across various areas of the sawmill and progress into machine operator positions.

Wade Sawmill is seeking reliable and motivated Labourer to join our pine mill team on a full-time basis, working from 6.00 am to 2.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

These hands-on positions are suited to physically fit individuals who are reliable, safety-focused and willing to learn. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to receive internal training across various areas of the sawmill and progress into machine operator positions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform general labouring duties across various areas of the pine mill.

• Handle, sort, stack and move timber products safely and efficiently.

• Assist machine operators with production activities as required.

• Learn to operate a range of sawmill plant, machinery and equipment.

• Monitor timber products and identify quality issues.

• Follow production instructions and assist the team in meeting daily production requirements.

• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas.

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

• Identify and report equipment, maintenance or operational issues.

• Contribute to a positive, productive and team-focused working environment.

Experience & Attributes:

• Previous labouring, manufacturing or sawmill experience is highly regarded but not essential.

• A strong willingness to learn and undertake internal training.

• Physically capable of completing the manual-handling and physical requirements of the position.

• Reliable, punctual and committed to consistent attendance.

• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Ability to follow instructions and safe work procedures.

• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on production environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Mechanical aptitude or previous experience operating plant and machinery will be highly regarded.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment health assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

Benefits:

• Attractive wage.

• Stable, full-time employment with consistent weekday hours.

• Day-shift hours of 6.00 am to 2.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

• No shift work.

• Optional overtime when available.

• Internal training across different areas of the sawmill.

• Opportunity to progress into machine operator positions.

• Genuine career-development and advancement opportunities.

• Access to a substantial bonus system after completing the required training and competency assessments.

• Opportunity to develop with a growing local company.

About Us:

Wade Sawmill was established in 1989 and employs approximately 40 people in Maryborough, Queensland. We use certified plantation-grown pine and supply a wide range of products across the outdoor timber market. Our flexibility also allows us to offer an extensive range of cut-to-order pallet material.

If you are reliable, hardworking and interested in developing practical plant and machine-operation skills, we encourage you to apply.