Timber Yard Hand / Timber Worker / Mill Operator

The Wood Project is a sustainable timber mill located in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. We salvage logs and mill them to make post & rail fencing, timber slabs to sell and to make custom furniture. 

We are looking for someone who has team leadership skills, and who can also work in a team to learn all facets of the business. Including but not limited to operating the saw mill, crane truck and learning how to work with timber slabs to create custom furniture. 

Please check out our website for further information on the company - we are a small family founded and ran business, the successful applicant would need to be trustworthy and reliable. 

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learning how to operate WoodMizer bandsaw mill 
• Operating other machinery - as required 
• Unloading and loading of truck
• Cleaning of the yard keeping it clear of hazards and ensuring it is neat and tidy at all times
• Assisting on-site with log collection 
• Delivering orders in crane truck 
• Preparing custom timber orders
• Learning all value add components to complete custom furniture 
• Loading & unloading kiln
• Assisting with operation of mill which involves racking out timber 
• Running errands to and from local suppliers 
• Processing firewood 
• Using a chainsaw to prep logs for mill etc 
• Sales assistance – as required
• Other tasks as required 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Qualifications: 

• Full drivers Licence - essential 
• White Card (preferred)
• Truck License (preferred)
• Fork lift license (preferred) 
• First aid certificate (preferred) 

Experience: 

Any experience with timber and / or trades would be preferred. 

Mechanically minded - preferred 

HR Truck Licence highly desirable but not essential. 

Experience with chain saw is desirable but not essential. 

Skills: 

·       Strong communication skills 

        Mechanically minded / Skilled at problem solving  

·       Knowledge of Timber is advantageous but not essential

·       The capability to undertake physical tasks safely

·       Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

·       Ability to work independently as well as contribute as a team member

·       Experience with power tools 

·       Enthusiastic

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday 

7:30am - 3:30pm