Salary Negotiable Depending on Experience - FT Hrs
Kiln/Boiler Attendant, Timber Industry – Clarence Valley, NSW
Established in 1952, our client has been supplying high-quality Australian hardwood from their Grafton‐based mill for over 65 years. They offer structural timber, timber flooring, parquetry, decking, wall cladding and native hardwood products, all sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Why The Clarence Valley?
The valley's main town, historic Grafton (founded 1851) sits on the banks of the Clarence River, Australia's largest east‐coast river system. It's a lush landscape for 1,700 jacaranda trees along broad avenues, inspiring the country's oldest floral fete, the Jacaranda Festival, held each year in late October/early November.
The Role:
Our client, a locally and family‐owned business, is on the hunt for an experienced Kiln or Boiler Attendant, with knowledge of the Timber Industry, to join their team of long‐serving employees. This is an opportunity for professional growth and development – whilst being surrounded by a loyal, supportive and positive work environment, who encourages family and work‐life balance, and a roster that just isn't seen in this industry very often!
On Offer:
You will be offered full‐time hours, locally, with no weekend work!
You will be joining a well‐known and well‐loved local business, with a fantastic staff‐retention rate.
Pay reviews are fair and often above‐award.
Your roster suits so many lifestyles, with an 7:30am commencement each day, and early finish on Fridays.
Initial (up‐to) 6‐month casual contract through Complete Staff Solutions, with a potential for ongoing and permanent work for the right candidate (and dependent on performance/suitability).
Ability to negotiate a suited and fair salary, on interview.
Main Duties
* Monitor and control the mill's kiln operations, to dry timber to specified moisture levels, ensuring product quality and durability.
* Conduct physical labouring and manual handling duties within the work area and throughout the mill in various sectors as required.
* Assist with general maintenance and care of plant and equipment.
* Ensure ideal kiln and boiler performance by monitoring operations and maintaining record keeping.
* Collaboratively work within a team, ensuring production targets are met.
* Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety, striving for continuous improvement.
* Boiler and/or kiln operation experience, or a strong level of timber milling experience with the ability to learn and develop in this space.
* Mechanically and technically-minded with a willingness to learn.
* Strong commitment to workplace safety and attention to detail.
* Willing and able to commit to a full‐time hour roster, Monday – Friday.
* Forklift licence and experience desirable but not essential.
* Willing and able to pass a pre‐employment medical assessment.
Application Process
To apply, send in your resume via email or by clicking the link and following the prompts.
Interview Questions
* How many years' experience do you have as a Boiler Attendant?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a production supervisor?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre‐employment medical check?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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