Triboard Mill Flaker Operator (Fixed Term)

Juken New Zealand

Job Location:

Far North District - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) is an international forest and wood products company operating in local and global timber markets. JNL owns three wood processing plants in the North Island and forests in the Wairarapa and East Coast regions. We work closely with our parent company in Japan WoodOne.

The two mills situated in Kaitaia are currently working a 5½ day / 24 hr operation processing Radiata Pine into reconstituted wood panels and peeled dried veneer.

An opportunity has now become available for a motivated individual to join the business in the position of Flaker Operator this is a fixed term position based at our Triboard Mill located in Kaitaia. You will be required to work day/night shifts.

Key Responsibilities include:

Health & Safety Understand and portray a positive example
Machine operation After training operate machine in a safe and effective manner to ensure optimal quality product
Recording any hazards that may arise
Reporting any downtime damage or injury to either yourself or others

The ideal candidate will have:

A willingness to learn
A willingness to work and provide references to as much
A good attendance record and provide references to as much
A mechanical aptitude would be a benefit
Reliable transportation

All successful applicants will be required to under go a pre-employment criminal history check as well as a medical check including hearing lung function and drug test.

Apart from experiencing the numerous stunning beaches excellent fishing walking tracks and wonderful hidden treasures of the Far North we also offer a friendly work environment with lots of variety and challenges.

Applications must be received by COB Wednesday 5th November 2025 this date may be extended to find the best candidate.

NB: If you do not have a CV. Please write a short letter detailing your work history goals and interests. You can take a photo of this (in place of a CV) at the time of your application.

Required Experience:

Junior IC