Timber and Wood Process Workers, classified under ANZSCO 8394, are responsible for performing various routine tasks in paper and pulp mills, sawmills, timber yards, and wood processing and timber products factories in Australia. This occupation involves a range of duties related to the processing and handling of timber and wood products.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Timber and Wood Process Workers unit group require a certain level of skill, which can be demonstrated through the following qualifications:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Some occupations may also require a short period of on-the-job training in addition to or instead of a formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Rolling logs from trucks and conveyors to log decks, saw carriages, and stacking bays
• Placing logs and wood billets onto conveyors and lathes for processing into chips, veneers, and pulp
• Sorting and stacking timber during milling
• Placing timber for processing by machines and unloading cut timber from the tail end of machines
• Assisting with setting up and operating plant and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture of sheets and boards
• Transporting processed wood products, such as plywood, chipboard sheets, and panels, to work areas
• Clearing blockages in machines
• Assisting with measuring and cutting materials
• Packing and loading finished products for transportation
• Cleaning work areas, tools, and equipment

Occupations:

• 839411 Paper and Pulp Mill Worker
• 839412 Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker
• 839413 Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker

839411 Paper and Pulp Mill Worker

Alternative Title: Pulp, Paper Making and Paper Products Labourer

A Paper and Pulp Mill Worker, also known as a Pulp, Paper Making and Paper Products Labourer, performs routine tasks in a paper and pulp mill. These tasks may include placing logs onto conveyors for chipping and loading woodchip and pulp for processing.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

839412 Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker

Alternative Titles: Timber Mill Worker, Wood Processing Worker

A Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker, also known as a Timber Mill Worker or Wood Processing Worker, performs routine tasks in a sawmill or timber yard. These tasks may include sorting and stacking timber, assisting timber machinists, assembling orders, and racking offcuts.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Dry Mill Worker (NZ)
• Tailer-out

839413 Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker

Alternative Title: Wood and Wood Products Labourer

A Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker, also known as a Wood and Wood Products Labourer, performs routine tasks in a wood processing and timber product factory. These tasks may include placing logs on equipment and conveyors, assisting with measuring and cutting materials, and setting up and operating plant equipment.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Hardboard Factory Worker
• Joinery Factory Worker
• Particleboard Factory Worker
• Plywood Factory Worker