KLG - Processing Operator

Kiwi Lumber Group; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Production bonus

Retention bonus

Ongoing training and promotion

Health checks and flu vaccines

Subsidised medical insurance

Staff Referral Scheme - $1000

Job summary

Kiwi Lumber Group in Gisborne is seeking a Processing Operator to support timber processing operations at the Drymill. You will build and stack timber packets and ensure accurate quality checks and documentation, contributing to production goals.

The role requires at least three years of proven timber processing or timber machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting, plus a positive, can-do attitude and strong written and numeracy skills to meet health, safety and production standards.

Qualifications

• At least three years of proven timber processing or timber machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work safely and efficiently to meet health, safety, quality and production requirements.
• Strong written and numeracy skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Timber processing experience

Numeracy skills

Safety mindset

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Processing Operator to assist with our timber processing operations. Based in the Drymill, the key duties include:

• Building and stacking of timber packets
• 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of proven experience with either timber processing or timber machine operation in a manufacturing environment, sawmill or similar.

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.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer our employees:

• Competitive hourly rate with opportunity to increase with production bonus
• Retention bonus for all hours worked in first year
• Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities
• Health checks and flu vaccines
• Subsidised medical insurance (optional)
• Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination receives $1000

If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber!

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.

Location: Gisborne - 195 Dunstan Road, RD1, Gisborne. 4071