Timber Grader

OneStaff; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OneStaff is seeking a Timber Grader to join a busy production team in Rotorua. You will inspect and grade timber to quality standards, maintain safety, and support targets. The role requires good attention to detail and the ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in timber grading, sawmilling, or timber processing is advantageous, and a forklift licence is a plus. This is a hands-on position with strong teamwork and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and reliable attendance.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Advantageous experience in timber grading or timber processing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect timber for defects and grade to standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Sort and stack timber and report quality concerns.
• Operate grading equipment safely and support production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Timber grading qualifications

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are currently seeking a Timber Grader to join one of our valued clients. If you're reliable, have a great eye for detail, and enjoy working in a hands on production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work with a well established company that values quality, safety, and teamwork.

We are currently seeking a Timber Grader to join one of our valued clients. If you're reliable, have a great eye for detail, and enjoy working in a hands on production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work with a well established company that values quality, safety, and teamwork.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Timber Grader, you'll be responsible for ensuring timber products meet quality standards before they leave the production line. Your day to day duties will include:

• Inspecting timber for defects such as knots, splits, warping, resin pockets, and moisture issues.
• Grading timber to company and industry standards.
• Sorting and stacking timber correctly.
• Reporting quality concerns to supervisors.
• Supporting production targets by maintaining consistent grading accuracy.
• Safely operating grading and timber handling equipment.
• Completing basic production records and documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Working closely with the production team to keep operations running efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• The ability to work on your feet throughout the day.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

AdvantageousIf You Have

• Previous experience in timber grading, sawmill, or timber processing.
• Knowledge of timber defects and grading standards.
• Timber grading qualifications or relevant industry unit standards.
• A current Forklift Licence.
• Basic computer or tablet skills.

Please note - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted