Timber Mill Process Operator

The Pentarch Group; Imbil; On-site; AUD 77,146,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime opportunities

Permanent, full-time work

Training across plant machinery

Career progression opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

The Pentarch Group is seeking Process Operators for its Mary Valley timber manufacturing operations in Imbil, Qld. You will operate timber processing machinery, grade timber, and support production across our sites (Imbil and occasional Melawondi).

The role offers a 4-day week schedule with 5:15am–3:15pm shifts and a base rate of $27.08 per hour plus super, with permanent full-time progression and paid overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in machine operating, labouring or manual handling in a production environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel independently to Melawondi and Imbil sites.
• High-risk forklift licence is advantageous.
• Positive attitude, reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor timber processing machinery and plant.
• Perform timber grading, stacking, sorting, wrapping and strapping.
• Monitor machinery, detect faults and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Handle inventory and provide production support.
• Manually handle timber products.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain focus on health & safety across the site.

Skills

Machinery operation

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Team player

Forklift licence

Punctual

Tools

Forklift licence

Timber processing machinery

Job description

We are seeking Process Operators with a can-do attitude and strong work ethic to join our Mary Valley timber manufacturing operations. You will complete a range of tasks to assist in our production processes and play a key part in producing high-quality timber products. If you enjoy working across different equipment and machinery, we are interested in talking to you.

We are looking for candidates to pick up day shifts at the below time:

• 4 Day week: 5:15am – 3:15pm (Monday or Friday RDO).

This role will be based in Imbil, Qld but production needs may require working at our Melawondi site on occasion. We are offering a competitive base hourly rate of $27.08 + Super.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Operation and monitoring of timber processing machinery and plant.
• Timber grading, stacking, sorting, wrapping and strapping.
• Machine monitoring, fault detection and basic troubleshooting.
• Inventory handling and production support duties.
• Manual handling of timber products.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Supporting production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Having a constant focus on health & safety across all areas of our site.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Previous experience in machine operating, or labouring, or manual handling in a production environment is highly desirable.
• The ability to independently travel to and from both our Melawondi and Imbil work sites.
• A high-risk forklift licence is advantageous.
• A positive attitude at work, whilst being reliable and punctual.
• A strong commitment to safety is essential.
• Knowledge of the timber industry is favourable.
• The ability to manually handle various sizes of timber product.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment and produce work to a high standard.

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive a base hourly rate of $25.85 + Super.
• Paid overtime opportunities as required.
• Monday or Friday off every week!
• Permanent, full-time work on an ongoing basis.
• Opportunities to learn new things and be trained across various plant machinery.
• Long-term career growth and progression opportunities for the right candidate.
• A positive work environment with supportive management.
• A company who values employee health, safety and wellbeing.

About Us

Part of the Pentarch Group, Superior Wood Pty Ltd is the leading manufacturer and distributor of Araucaria Cunninghamii softwood products in the World. Araucaria is the premium quality softwood for many applications including mouldings, furniture, joinery and structural application.

At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future. Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise.

Visit www.pentarch.com.au to learn more.

Please note that all employees are required to undertake a working rights and police check as well as a medical and drug and alcohol test before commencing employment.