KLD Sawmill Table Hand

Kiwi Lumber Group; Dannevirke; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwi Lumber Group in Dannevirke is recruiting for a Sawmill Table Hand to support Sawmill Operations. You will build and stack timber packets, perform quality checks, and assist the team with other duties as needed.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 4:30pm and full training will be provided. A positive attitude, reliability and the ability to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience isn’t necessary as you’ll receive full training.
• You’ll need to be physically fit, self-motivated, able to work outside, reliable and a team player.
• Sound written and numeracy skills will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Building and stacking packets of timber.
• Completing relevant quality checks and documentation.
• Assisting the team with other duties as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Self-motivated

Team player

Reliable

Outdoor work

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Sawmill Table Hand to assist with our Sawmill Operations. Key duties include:

• Building and stacking packets of timber
• Completing relevant quality checks and documentation
• Assisting the team with other duties as required

The role has a direct impact on our production levels and quality and therefore plays an important part in the overall success of the mill.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 5.30am to 4.30pm

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience isn’t necessary as you’ll receive full training. However, you’ll need to be physically fit, self-motivated, able to work outside, reliable and a team player.

You’ll also have a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met.

Sound written and numeracy skills will also be required.

ABOUT US:

We provide extensive ongoing training and development opportunities for our employees and prefer to promote from within when we can. As a result, we have many long-term employees who have successfully risen through the ranks, so if you want to be supported in developing your career and be rewarded for what you do then make the move to Kiwi Lumber.

Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets. The group currently employees over 500 staff across five sites located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Ohinewai, Putaruru and Gisborne.

Kiwi Lumber produce an extensive range of products that are specific to the needs of our domestic and international customers. By providing a consistent quality of resource along with the use of modern technology and systems, Kiwi Lumber is able to produce a diverse range of products to stringent quality and service standards.

WHERE TO FROM HERE?

Closing Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026