Job Opportunities

At OneFortyOne, we believe in an inclusive culture that is rich in diverse thinking, ideas and experience. Our people are the cornerstone to our success and we are passionate about being a great place to work.

We are always looking for talented, passionate people and encourage applicants of all genders, ages, and cultures, including First Nations people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ people.  

Check out our current vacancies.

• Steam Plant Trainee – Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia
• Saw Technician – Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia
• Electrician – Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia
• Mechanical Shift Fitter – Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia
• Mechanical Engineer – Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia
• Team members – Kaituna Sawmill, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Commercial Manager – Kaituna Sawmill, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Payroll Administrator – Kaituna Sawmill, Marlborough, New Zealand

Saw Technician

Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia
Applications Close: 24th February 2023

This position reports to the Sawshop Manager. Your main responsibilities will be to safely and efficiently undertake trade duties relating to saw maintenance and saw sharpening in respect of a wide range of timber mill machinery across the Jubilee Sawmill Site.

Ideally you will have:

• Ability to prioritise & act with a sense of urgency to ensure plant uptime targets are achieved
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a group
• Willingness to continually learn
• A professional, positive, can-do attitude. Skills are important however the right attitude is essential
• Willingness to work to grow our apprentices

The prospective candidate must have the relevant trade qualification and will require the flexibility to work a rotating 3 shift roster.

To be part of an ambitious, results-driven and rewarding team please email a cover letter and current Resume to: careers@onefortyone.com

For any queries or further information about the role, please contact Barry Kuhl at barry.kuhl@onefortyone.com or 87 212 793.

Steam Plant Trainee

Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia
Salary range: $98,000 – $105,000

A few of our long serving people are about to retire, and we’re looking for a next generation team to take Jubilee into the future. Experience isn’t necessary, but the right attitude is essential.

The job

The Steam Plant Trainee will be part of the OneFortyOne team operating a bioenergy boiler that supplies steam to our kilns.

The first 24 months will be structured as a traineeship where you’ll learn to help monitor and control a steam boiler, inspect water quality, monitor biomass fuel levels, and adjust controls to keep systems running efficiently.

You’ll also be working to a 24 hour rotating even time shift roster – eg 12 hour shifts, 4 days on 5 off, 5 on 4 off, working day and night shift, with 5 weeks annual leave.

The Steam Plant is about to start a $35million upgrade, so it’s an ideal time to join the team and be an essential part of the change.

You:

• Communicate effectively
• Understand basic mechanics
• Use computers confidently and can learn how to use new technology
• Are willing to take further training and development
• Understand the importance of safety

As part of your training, you’ll be supported through an Advanced Boiler ticket and Articulated Loader License if you aren’t already qualified.

To apply

Email your resume and a cover letter indicating that you’re applying for the Steam Plant Traineeship to careers@onefortyone.com.

For more information, and to talk to your potential future manager, call Steam Plant Manager Kyle Thomas 08 8721 2853.

Electrician

We’re looking for an Electrician to join the Jubilee Sawmill.

This position reports to the Electrical Supervisor. Your main responsibilities will be to safely and efficiently carry out preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, repairs, breakdowns and plant improvements across the Jubilee Sawmill Site.

Ideally you will have:

• Ability to solve complex problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to prioritise & act with a sense of urgency to ensure plant uptime targets are achieved
• Able to work effectively independently or in a group
• Willing to work to grow our apprentices
• Proven ability in the effective management of safe work practices
• Have a professional, positive, can-do attitude. Skills are important however the right attitude is essential

The prospective candidate must have the relevant trade qualification, “A” Grade Electrical Licence SA or equivalent and will require the flexibility to work a rotating 3 shift roster.

For any queries or further information , please contact Andrew Hoath andrew.hoath@onefortyone.com or 08 8721 2889.

To be part of a safe, results-driven and rewarding team email a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for and your resume to careers@onefortyone.com

Mechanical Shift Fitter

Location: Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia

We’re looking for a qualified tradesperson to join the team as a Mechanical Shift Fitter.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your main responsibility will be to safely and efficiently carry out repair and PM work across the Jubilee Sawmill Site.

You will have:

• Experience in maintenance fitting & machining work
• Ability to prioritise & act with a sense of urgency to achieve plant uptime targets
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a group
• Willingness to continually learn
• Flexibility to work a rotating 3 shift roster

The Mechanical Shift fitter should also be open to mentoring our apprentices, and must have a professional, positive, can-do attitude. Skills are important; however the right attitude is essential.

Our people are the cornerstone to our success. We’re passionate about being a great place to work, encourage good work life balance, and have industry leading training and employee development programs.

To be part of a safe, results-driven and rewarding team email a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for and your resume to careers@onefortyone.com

For more information about the role, contact Maintenance Manager Andrew Hoath andrew.hoath@onefortyone.com or 87 212 889.

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Jubilee Sawmill.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing solutions that service our modern sawmill. The role will solve issues from conception through to implementation. In this hands-on role you’ll be working alongside contractors, maintenance & production team members.        

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in design from conception, implementation of capital projects and process improvement projects
• The ability to manage projects throughout their entirety to achieve milestones
• The ability to solve complex problems and recommend solutions
• The ability to communicate to manage stakeholder expectations, contractor performance and implement effective quality control
• Proven ability in the effective management of safe work practices
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or experience / suitable education or trade background

We work in a fast paced and changing work environment, so being able to respond promptly, positively, and effectively to new challenges is essential. 

For more information contact Karen Shanahan in confidence on 08 8721 2732.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to careers@onefortyone.com.

Team members – Kaituna Sawmill

Location: Marlborough, New Zealand

At OneFortyOne’s Kaituna Sawmill we believe that we are in charge of our own destiny.  We believe that we grow a better tomorrow through everything that we do.  Every team member gets to determine their career path, learn and grow at their own pace and reap the rewards of our collective efforts.   

Our diversity makes us an effective team, constantly challenging the status quo, trying to find new and innovative ways to be better at what we do.  We respect our natural environment and the pristine product we work with

If you want to make a positive difference, learn and develop your skills, while you earn a competitive rate, participate in an attractive profit share system, and work in a fun and safe environment, now is your opportunity to join our team.    

We are currently recruiting for General Labourers to join our team.  You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, stacking and strapping timber, tallying packs operating machinery and some data entry. 

You don’t need any previous sawmill experience as we will provide full training.  You will find us 20km west of Blenheim, just outside Renwick.

To make the cut, you need to need to be physically fit, be a team player and demonstrate your commitment to Health and Safety.  We run a drug and alcohol free workplace.  In line with the COVID-19 Protection Framework, if you are offered a position with us, you’ll need to provide your My Vaccine Pass before you can join our team.

If you want to be part of this exceptional group of people, please send your application to Jo Dwyer at jo.Dwyer@onefortyone.co.nz or for more information, call (03) 572 8921

Commercial Manager

Applications close: 30th November 2022
Location: Kaituna Sawmill, near Bleneheim, New Zealand

At OneFortyOne Kaituna Sawmill we believe we are in charge of our own destiny. We believe we grow a better tomorrow through everything we do. We constantly challenge the status quo, and work to find new and innovative ways to be better at all we do.

We respect our natural environment and the fabulous product we work with. We have an employee led, safety-first culture and take our environmental responsibilities seriously.

We invest in our people and our plant and are currently busy with an $11 million upgrade to our site. Not only, does this investment create new and exciting opportunities for our teams, but it also increases the value that can be extracted from the wood fibre and reduces our carbon footprint.

Due to our rapid expansion where we have grown 40% in the last two years and planning for future growth, the new role of Commercial Manager has been created. Reporting to the Kaituna Sawmill General Manager, and part of the site lead team, the focus of this position is commercial oversight, financial management, and leadership of a team of five.

Contract negotiations and enabling business development as well as annual budgeting, reporting and valuations are all part of the role. You will lead and manage cost reduction initiatives, manage risk, and provide financial analysis and insight to guide effective decision making.

Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and a growth mindset are the most important qualities we look for in our team members. To make the cut, you will be a business orientated accounting professional with a unique mix of technical and interpersonal skills. CA qualified, you will have several year’s practical experience and prior experience leading teams. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of commercial contracts, RFP processes and valuation concepts is required. You will have excellent reporting capabilities combined with business analytics and familiarity with tools such as Power BI.

Located in the beautiful Marlborough region, Kaituna Sawmill is situated 15 minutes outside Blenheim. This role offers the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, participate in an attractive incentive scheme as well as insurances and other benefits, while making a positive difference working in a pragmatic, action orientated, and goal focussed environment

Interested? For more information and a copy of the Position Description contact Bernadet Hartley on +64 27 649 6011 or bernadet.hartley@onefortyone.co.nz
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Payroll Administrator

Location: Kaituna Sawmill, near Bleneheim, New Zealand
Applications close: 30th November 2022

At OneFortyOne Kaituna Sawmill we believe we are in charge of our own destiny. We believe that we grow a better tomorrow through everything we do. We constantly challenge the status quo, and work to find new and innovative ways to be better at all we do. We respect our natural environment and the fabulous product we work with.

We have an employee led, safety first culture and take our environmental responsibilities seriously. We invest in our people and our plant and are currently busy with an $11Million upgrade to our site. Not only does this investment create new and exciting opportunities for our teams, but it also increases the value that can be extracted from the Woodfibre and reduces our carbon footprint.

Due to our rapid expansion where we have grown 40% in the last two years and planning for future growth, a full-time on-site role as Payroll Administrator has become available. As part of a thriving, professional and innovative business, you’ll be responsible for administering and managing the fortnightly payroll and bonus system for approximately 80 staff. Your strong understanding of relevant legislation will be well utilised, ensuring legal compliance and consistent application of company policies. You will build positive relationships across the business and respond to payroll related queries. In addition, you will have the opportunity to be involved in system enhancements such as Time and Attendance and other process improvement.

Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and a growth mindset are the most important qualities we look for in our team members. To make the cut, yow will have solid knowledge and understanding of the Holidays Act, employment, and taxation legislation. You will have superior data management skills, a real affinity for numbers and accuracy, and a background using various payroll systems and Excel applications. Along with strong organisational skills, you’ll bring a focused and grounded approach to the role. Some experience with implementing Time and Attendance or similar systems would be valued.

Located in the beautiful Marlborough region, Kaituna Sawmill is situated 15 minutes outside Blenheim. This role is for 32- 40 hours per week on site. This role offers the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, participate in an attractive profit share scheme as well as insurances and other benefits, while making a positive difference working in a fast-paced growing business where there’s always plenty going on and no two days are the same.

Interested? For more information and a copy of the Position Description contact Bernadet Hartley on +64 27 649 6011 or bernadet.hartley@onefortyone.co.nz
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