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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Waipapa Pine
Location
Northland
Job Reference
38743
Posted Date
02-Dec-2024
Closing Date
01-Jan-2025

Description

Waipapa Pine, part of Fletcher Building, is a well-established producer of high-quality sawn timber products located in Northland, with sites in Waipapa and Whangārei. Over the years, we’ve had a heavy focus on supporting employment opportunities for the people of Northland. Join us now and be part of our exciting growth path.

We are currently looking for a qualified Kiln Operator to join our team in Waipapa who is able to operate the boiler and kiln safely and consistently to produce kiln dried timber to the required specifications. This role is 4 days on and 4 days off followed by 4 nights on and 4 nights off, 12 hour shifts  (6-6)

If you have the following, we would love to hear from you:

  • Level 3 Enchem Certificate
  • A minimum of 12 months Kiln operations experience, ideally working within the timber industry
  • Ability to operate as well as have thorough knowledge of compliance to both kiln SOP's and Boiler SOP's
  • Maintain excellent time keeping and low absenteeism
  • Be proactive with the ability to assess and manager risk
  • Proficient use of IT to a basic level
  • Be physically fit 
  • Forklift experience is preferable 


On Offer:
We understand that our people are our greatest asset, therefore you will have access to these awesome benefits:
  • Huge range of discounts at Placemakers, Z Petrol, PB Technologies, Hirepool and many more.
  • An Employee Education Fund for you and dependents, funding education and development opportunities.
  • Employee Welfare Fund to help in times of need
  • A generous Employee Share Scheme.
  • An industry-leading Parental Leave policy.
  • A positive and inclusive work culture with long term career opportunities.
We are on an exciting growth path, join our team today and become a part of shaping your future with a successful industry leader! Apply Now!


Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.