Machine and plant operator (m/f/d)

Gelo Holzwerke GmbH; Bayern; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premium

Company-owned gym

30 days holiday

Special payments

Tax-free allowances

Job summary

A family-run wood processing company in Bayern is seeking a skilled Machine and plant operator. You will operate and monitor modern equipment ensuring smooth production and high product quality. Ideal candidates have technical training and experience as a machine operator, with very good knowledge of German, and must be willing to work shifts. The role offers varied tasks, further training, performance-based compensation, a company gym, and employee-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine and plant operator is required.
• Very good knowledge of German is mandatory.
• Willingness to shift work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor modern equipment in the log yard.
• Responsible for unloading and proper sorting of round timber.
• Implementation of quality checks and controls of the round timber.

Skills

Experience as a machine and plant operator

Technical understanding

Careful working methods

Teamwork skills

Very good knowledge of German

Education

Completed technical training

Job description

Come as Machine and plant operator (m/f/d) zu GELO Holzwerke and ensure a smooth production process. With your technical expertise and sense of responsibility, you will operate and monitor our modern equipment and guarantee consistently high product quality.

For over 125 years, GELO Holzwerke, a family‑run company in the Fichtel Mountains, has stood for high‑quality wood products and state‑of‑the‑art technology. With strong values such as quality, partnership, and expertise, we ensure sustainable success in national and international markets. Machine and plant operator (m/f/d) At the log yard, you will operate and monitor our modern equipment and ensure smooth operations throughout the entire area. You will be responsible for the structured layout and organization of the log yard to guarantee efficient storage and optimal material flow.

• Machinery and equipment operate and monitor
• Responsible unloading and Proper sorting of round timber
• implementation of Quality checks and controls of the round timber
• Inserting the round timber into the sawing plants, taking into account the Production specifications
• Care, maintenance and Maintenance of machines and devices
• Comply with safety and environmental regulations

Your profile:

• completed technical training
• Experience as a machine and plant operator is required
• Technical understanding and careful working methods
• Teamwork skills and flexibility as well as very good knowledge of German
• Willingness to shift work
• Family businesses with employee‑oriented corporate culture
• An exciting and varied task with further training opportunities
• Special payments, tax‑free allowances on GELO Mastercard and Health premium
• Company‑owned gym with fitness classes, JobRad and free drinks
• Staff Events, company pension scheme, Workwear and 30 days holiday

Performance‑based compensation and special payments

Company‑owned gym with weekly fitness classes

Staff Events

📲 – Employee App

For better internal communication

🩺 – Company health insurance and retirement provision

“I enjoy working at GELO because I really appreciate the versatility of wood as a product!”

“I like working at GELO because I can share my love of wood with others!”