Forestry Civil Machine Operators are responsible for the operation of heavy machinery including excavators, skid steer loaders, debarking/delimbing machines, including preparing and positioning plant and equipment for operation, selecting, fitting and removing attachments. Operators work from drawings, markers and verbal instructions and are often responsible for servicing, lubricating, cleaning, and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs to the machines.
Harvester Machine Operators are responsible for a variety of tasks that support agricultural production. They operate and maintain equipment used in farm production, including heavy machinery such as excavators, skid steer loaders, debarking/delimbing machines and bobcats. They also perform routine maintenance tasks, like changing oil and cleaning equipment.
Forestry Mechanics are responsible for the regular maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, inspecting machinery to determine any problems or malfunctions. They also test equipment to ensure performance, maintain records and ensure health and safety standards are met for the best output.
Tyre Fitters fit, repair, and replace tyres on all kinds of forestry vehicles. They inspect tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairs punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres, operate air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles, and balance wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.
Harvesting Parts Interpreter provide customer service and expert parts advice to clients. They specialise in machinery parts identification and catalogue interpretation. Order entry and processing are regular tasks as well as providing updates about order status, pricing, product range and estimated delivery times.
Loader Operators operate machinery and equipment in the timber mill efficiently and safely. They load and unload logs and finished products using forklifts and other equipment. Assisting with general maintenance and cleaning of the mill equipment and facilities, they follow standard operating procedures and protocols to maintain a smooth workflow.
Forklift Operators or forklift driver uses a forklift truck to stack, unstack and shift timber around a mill or processing facility. Their main duties include unloading incoming vehicles and transporting timber to designated areas, locating and moving stock to pallets or crates for storage or transportation, and maintaining records of inventory and activity records.
Log Truck Drivers transport logs products from forest sites to processing plants or mills. Drivers are especially skilled with a commercial heavy vehicle driver’s licence. They are responsible for the safe loading of their truck, using chains and binders and are skilled in driving to the conditions of their load and the road. Maintenance of accurate records as required by law and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures is most important.
Harvesting Sales Representatives focus on outbound calling, lead generation, and walk-in retail customers. The primary function is to increase customer exposure and provide an exceptional retail experience for forestry equipment customers. They act as liaison between manufacturers and customers. Attending trade shows, such as Agfest, and conferences, they also travel to site to see customers and assess their needs, ideally closing orders to meet sales targets. Much of their work is done on the phone and via email and they are responsible for providing management with accurate sales forecasts and reports.
