Yard Person, 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 enthusiastic and motivated Yard Person with experience and 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 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 a 7:30am commencement each day, and early finish on Fridays (38 hours on offer each week).
Initial 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
You will predominantly operate machinery to assist in the loading and unloading of logs, with the addition of forklift and chainsaw operations.
Process logs with the assistance of a broader team.
Cover a 360 model of the manufacturing plant, with ability to learn and understand a variety of positions and tasks.
Log loader and chainsaw operations will be required if licensed and experienced.
Forklift operations will also be conducted if suitably skilled and accredited.
Experienced in sawmilling, and knowledge of the timber industry.
Experience in log grab operations.
Exceptional teamwork attitude.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Drivers' Licence.
Ability to pass pre‐employment onboarding checks including but not limited to, 2× reference checks, pre‐employment medical, drug and alcohol test.
To apply, send in your resume via email or by clicking the link and following the prompts.
Application Questions
* Do you have experience operating high reach forklifts? How many years' experience do you have as a Yardperson?
* Do you have experience operating a forklift?
* Are you willing to undergo pre‐employment drug and alcohol screening?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre‐employment medical check?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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