Timber Plant Utility Operator - Multi-Area Role

Red Stag TimberLab Limited; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable hands-on role in Rotorua

On-the-job training

Career development in timber plant

Job summary

Red Stag TimberLab Limited in Rotorua invites applications for a Utility Operator to support the Cross Laminated Timber plant. The role covers Remanufacturing, Pressing, and forklift tasks, with on-the-job training to maintain safe, efficient production.

You will assist with running equipment, moving materials, and completing checks while following site procedures and health and safety guidelines. A hands-on role offering development within a respected NZ timber business.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or timber processing.
• Willingness to cross-train across Remanufacturing, Pressing, and forklift operations.
• Current driver licence; OSH Forklift licence would be an advantage.
• Ability to follow procedures and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate across Remanufacturing, Pressing, and forklift duties as required.
• Run and monitor production equipment to support efficient timber processing.
• Safely move, load, unload, and organise timber products and materials using a forklift once trained and authorised.
• Carry out inspections, pre-start checks, cleaning, and routine operational tasks.
• Support production flow by working flexibly across different areas of the site.
• Identify faults, report issues, and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate logs, check sheets, and operational records.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures at all times.
• Work with Managers, Team Leaders, maintenance teams, and production staff to support smooth daily operations.
• Be physically fit

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Cross-training

Proactive mindset

Job description

Red Stag TimberLab Limited in Rotorua invites applications for a Utility Operator to support the Cross Laminated Timber plant. The role covers Remanufacturing, Pressing, and forklift tasks, with on-the-job training to maintain safe, efficient production.

You will assist with running equipment, moving materials, and completing checks while following site procedures and health and safety guidelines. A hands-on role offering development within a respected NZ timber business.