Processing Operator

Kiwi Lumber Group; Waerengaahika; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwi Lumber Group in Gisborne is seeking a Processing Operator to support our timber processing operations at the Drymill. You will build and stack timber packets, perform quality checks and complete necessary documentation, while assisting the team with other duties as required.

This role directly impacts production levels and product quality. The ideal candidate has at least three years of proven experience in timber processing or timber machine operation within a manufacturing or sawmill

Qualifications

• At least three years of proven experience in timber processing or timber machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Sound written and numeracy skills.
• Health and safety, quality standards and production requirements adherence.

Responsibilities

• Build and stack timber packets.
• Complete relevant quality checks and documentation.
• Assist the team with other duties as required.

Skills

Timber processing

Machine operation

Quality checks

Safety awareness

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.

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