Timber Processing Generalist & Forklift Operator

Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid time and a quarter

40 hours minimum per week

Onsite training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd in Invercargill, NZ is seeking a Generalist Operator and Forklift Driver for the Kennington-based Dry Mill team. The role spans timber processing, machine operation, wrapping and labeling, and relief forklift duties with occasional night and weekend cover for 24/7 kiln operations.

You will contribute to inventory management, moisture control, and timber handling while maintaining safety and teamwork in a hands-on, long-term career path within the company.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and quality work.

Responsibilities

• Operating grading machinery and timber processing equipment
• Wrapping, labeling, and preparing timber packets for dispatch
• Relief forklift driving for leave and production cover
• Supporting kiln operations, including inventory management and moisture control
• General timber handling and production duties
• Working safely and efficiently within a team environment
• Assisting across multiple areas of the operation as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd in Invercargill, NZ is seeking a Generalist Operator and Forklift Driver for the Kennington-based Dry Mill team. The role spans timber processing, machine operation, wrapping and labeling, and relief forklift duties with occasional night and weekend cover for 24/7 kiln operations.

You will contribute to inventory management, moisture control, and timber handling while maintaining safety and teamwork in a hands-on, long-term career path within the company.