Hardwood Sawmill Operators

About us

Boonenne Timbers is a family owned and operated hardwood sawmill located at Kingaroy, Qld. Due to ongoing expansion we require competent operators to join our team.

Qualifications & experience

• Current valid Australian Drivers License and transport essential.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills essential.
• Knowledge of Australian Hardwood species preferred.
• Knowledge of Hardwood Sawmill operations preferred.
• Forklift license preferred.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Follow all work instructions, policies and procedures in a safe, competent manner.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a 2020 Smith Twin Log Edger.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a Grey No. 1 Bench with a return roundabout.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a 2020 Smith Fault Docker.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a Volvo L90F loader and merchandise saw logs.
• Stack and strap sawn hardwood timber to suit orders.
• Perform minor daily maintenance on equipment.

Benefits

• Full time position Monday - Friday.
• Above award rates based on skills and experience.
• Secure, ongoing permanent employment.
• Opportunity to develop skills within a small team.
• Employees reside in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, located 2.5 hrs from the Sunshine Coast and 2.5 hrs from Brisbane.