Process Operator - Treatment

About the Company

Hyne Group is a long-established timber business group operating across Australia and New Zealand, with more than 140 years of history. What started as a sawmill on the Mary River has developed into a leader in sustainable timber product manufacturing. Backed by a partnership with global timber processor James Jones & Sons, the group draws on a combined 320 years of family-owned sawmilling experience.

The group includes Hyne Timber, XLam, Rocky Point and Hyne Pallets, and supplies industries such as construction, garden care, horticulture and logistics. By combining innovation with sustainable practices, the business converts each log into high-quality products designed to serve a wide range of customer needs. This approach reflects a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Role Overview

Hyne Timber is looking for a Treatment Process Operator to join the team at Tuan Mill. This is an opportunity to build your capability, gain hands-on experience and develop new skills in a supportive manufacturing environment. Training will be provided across different areas of the business so you can learn the company’s processes and procedures while contributing to the production of quality timber products.

The position follows a 22/7 roster with both day and night work. Over a 4-week cycle, team members complete 7 day shifts and 7 night shifts.

Key Duties

• Place safety ahead of output and help ensure every team member returns home safely each day.
• Support internal stakeholders by consistently meeting operational needs.
• Work within your scope to help improve plant performance and overall facility efficiency.
• Identify and resolve issues with equipment and instruments to keep operations running safely.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and well maintained through proactive housekeeping practices.
• Use available technology effectively within the operational area to help achieve or exceed production targets.

Location

This role is based at the Tuan plant in the Tuan Forest, within the Fraser Coast region of Queensland. The area offers an affordable coastal lifestyle and is close to major local attractions, including K’gari.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience in service delivery, planning and customer relations, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A strong willingness to learn, enthusiasm for developing new abilities and a self-driven approach to solving problems will help you succeed in this role.

You should also demonstrate a strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail. A forklift licence and prior forklift experience would be an advantage.

Why Join Hyne Timber

• Paid parental leave at full pay for up to 26 weeks.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Meaningful and rewarding work.
• Leadership that prioritises people.
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance program for you and your immediate family when counselling or help is needed.
• Pay above award rates.
• Dollar-matching support for fundraising activities.

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their suitability for the position through the company’s careers page.