Timber Yard Workers

CoreStaff; Grafton; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and ongoing workplace support

Stable employment

Job summary

CoreStaff is hiring 15 Full-Time Sawmill Labourers for a timber operation in the Clarence Valley region near Grafton, NSW. 38 hours per week with a January 2027 commencement.

Roles involve stacking, feeding production lines, timber grading support, and general labouring with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Successful applicants should be reliable, willing to work full-time, and comfortable with physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Be reliable and committed to regular attendance
• Be willing and able to work full-time hours
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Be comfortable performing repetitive and physically demanding tasks
• Be able to safely undertake regular lifting, bending, standing and manual handling
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be willing to follow workplace health and safety procedures and instructions

Responsibilities

• Stacking, racking, sorting and handling timber products
• Feeding and removing timber from production lines
• Assisting with timber grading and quality checks
• General sawmill and production labouring
• Assisting machine operators as required
• Manual handling of timber and other materials
• Maintaining clean and organised work areas
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Correct use of required PPE
• Following instructions from supervisors and production leaders
• Other general duties associated with sawmill operations

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Full-Time Sawmill Labourers – 15 Positions Available
Location: Clarence Valley / Grafton NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 38 hours per week
Commencement: January 2027
Positions Available: 15

About the Opportunity We are currently seeking 15 reliable and hardworking Full-Time Sawmill Labourers to join the workforce of a well-established timber operation located in the Clarence Valley region of NSW. These are full-time positions offering 38 hours per week, with ongoing employment opportunities for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Stacking, racking, sorting and handling timber products
• Feeding and removing timber from production lines
• Assisting with timber grading and quality checks
• General sawmill and production labouring
• Assisting machine operators as required
• Manual handling of timber and other materials
• Maintaining clean and organised work areas
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Correct use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Following instructions from supervisors and production leaders
• Other general duties associated with sawmill operations

Hours of Work Successful applicants will be employed on a full-time basis for 38 ordinary hours per week.

The usual roster will be: Monday to Friday Commencement time: 6:00am

Additional hours or overtime may be available depending on operational requirements and will be paid in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument. Roster arrangements may vary according to production requirements.

To be successful in these roles

• Be reliable and committed to regular attendance
• Be willing and able to work full-time hours
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Be comfortable performing repetitive and physically demanding tasks
• Be able to safely undertake regular lifting, bending, standing and manual handling
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be willing to follow workplace health and safety procedures and instructions

Be available to commence employment in January 2027 Previous experience in sawmill, timber, manufacturing, production, warehousing or other labour-intensive environments is desirable but not essential. A current driver's licence and reliable transport are highly desirable due to the location and limited public transport options.

A current forklift licence would also be advantageous but is not essential. Pay and Employment Conditions Employment will be on a full-time basis for 38 hours per week.

Pay and Employment Conditions

Pay and employment conditions will be provided in accordance with the Timber Industry Award 2020 (MA000071) and the applicable classification, including:

• Applicable ordinary hourly rate Superannuation
• Annual leave Personal/carer's leave Public holiday entitlements
• Overtime and penalty rates where applicable Other applicable Award and National Employment Standards entitlements

Work Environment

• Noise and dust
• Timber processing machinery
• Repetitive manual tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Regular lifting, bending and handling of timber
• Working around mobile plant and production equipment
• Mandatory PPE and strict workplace safety procedures

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Complete a pre-employment medical assessment appropriate to the inherent requirements of the role
• Complete drug and alcohol screening
• Participate in workplace induction and safety training
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and PPE procedures

What We Offer

• Full-time employment – 38 hours per week Monday to Friday roster January 2027 commencement
• Competitive pay in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument Superannuation Training and ongoing workplace support
• Stable employment with an established timber operation Opportunities to develop skills and experience within the timber industry Supportive and safety-focused working environment

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates from all backgrounds. All applicants will be considered on their skills, experience, suitability and ability to meet the inherent requirements of the position.