Process Worker

Our client who manufactures timber pallets is based in Te Rapa, Hamilton and is on the lookout for process and assembly workers who can also operate a gas/electric forklift. They are looking for capable workers who can do 80% process/assembly work and 20% forklift operating for dayshift, and nightshift

Responsibility • Manual lifting of long timber planks onto pallets and machinery • Accurately measuring and cutting of timber into specific lengths and widths • Strapping and prepping paperwork for transportation of palletized timber pieces • Using computers for job orders and machinery for measurement cuts • Operating forklifts to load and unload class 4 curtain side trucks of timber planks and pallets • Using a forklift to move timber planks between the storage and processing departments • Loading cut timber pieces onto pallets and then transporting them to the assembly or storage department • Using hand and power tools to both cut and assemble timber pieces into pallets

Requirements • Minimum of 1-2 years forklifting experience (New Zealand or Australian experience) • Full class 1 NZ Driver’s License • F-endorsement and OSH Certificate (Both Required) • Reliable transportation to and from work • Can Clear MOJ and Drug Checks • Physically Fit & Able to lift 25kg timber pieces consistently throughout the week • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, constantly moving with timber pieces • Knowledge on how to communicate with coworkers in a loud environment • Basic understanding on how to use both hand and power tools