Sawmill Labourer / Operator / General Hand

Sawmill Labourer

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Sawmill Labourer to join a busy sawmill team. This is a long-term opportunity with ongoing training and the potential to move into machine operation and other areas of the mill.

This role involves physically demanding and repetitive work. You will be on your feet for the entire shift, working either outdoors or in a covered shed environment.

What’s On Offer:

• $25.00–$25.50 per hour + 8% holiday pay
  


• Monday to Friday work with 6am starts
  


• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
  


• ASAP start
  


• Training provided across multiple areas of the sawmill
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Comfortable with repetitive physical work & being on your feet the whole shift
  


• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
  


• Able to work independently and within a team
  


• Reliable candidates with own transport (no public transport access)
  


• Able to pass a drug test and MOJ check
  


• Right to work in New Zealand
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting on the green table by stacking timber onto pallets
  


• Working across multiple stations within the sawmill
  


• Learning sawmill and machine operations
  


• General labouring and production support duties
  


• Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment, including general housekeeping and cleanup duties
  


• Following workplace health and safety procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment
  

Suitable backgrounds include but are not limited to:

• Sawmills or woodworking industries (e.g. Frame & Truss)
  


• Manufacturing
  


• Machine operation
  


• Warehousing
  


• General labouring
  


• Food processing (e.g. knife hand)
  


• Farming / fruit picking
  

We welcome both experienced workers and candidates newer to the workforce who can demonstrate reliability, commitment, and a strong work ethic through work, sport, volunteering, or other responsibilities. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or send your CV to [email protected]