Posted: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: 31/03/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Colac Job Category: Assembly & Process Work
AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!
AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated 'can do - make it happen' attitude.
Job Description
We are after applicants that want to join a national business, be motivated to make a difference and be provided an opportunity to grow a career with AKD.
Day or afternoon shifts are available and attract applicable shift allowances. Our attractive roster allows you to work full-time hours across a 4 day week roster between Monday & Friday on the shift that suits your lifestyle.
We have a number of different departments across our site which creates fantastic opportunities to learn a number of different roles.
Day shifts
Between 5:30am - 3:30pm, working a 9.5-hour shift, 4 days per week
Between 6:00am - 4:00pm, working a 9.5-hour shift, 4 days per week
Afternoon shifts
Between 3:30pm – 1:40am, working a 9.5-hour shift, 4 days per week
Between 4:00pm – 2:00am, working a 9.5-hour shift, 4 days per week
These positions will suit a motivated applicant that is keen to grow within a large organisation and enjoys working in a high performing team.
Relocation expenses are available for the right candidate to support your decision to join our team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities will include:
* Machine Operation
* Ensuring all quality specifications are met
* Reporting equipment faults
* Manual handling
* Wrapping and strapping of timber packs
The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Reliability and flexibility
* Motivated and willing to grow
* Strong communication skills
* Commitment to Workplace Health & Safety
* Commitment to long term employment
* Forklift license and experience is an advantage but not mandatory
Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.