Timber and Wood Process Workers

What the job involves

• 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 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

Key values of workers in Timber and Wood Process Workers

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Timber and Wood Process Workers

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.