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Lovenia Hillman
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Sawmill Worker with proven expertise at Mt Pokaka Timber Products, excelling in machinery operation and production quality monitoring. Recognized for optimizing workflows and enhancing team collaboration, I effectively ensured safety compliance while mentoring new employees, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
Hardworking Sawmill Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in operating various sawmill machinery, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety protocol adherence. Excels in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management to meet production goals. Brings adaptability and strong work ethic to every project.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1986
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mt Pokaka Timber Products Kerikeri, Northland
Sawmill Worker
06.2023 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Operated sawmill machinery to process timber efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Manufacturing components for housing. I.e Balustrades Scotia Outside Wall Panels Inner wall panels flooring and ceiling
- Pack Strap and Wrap orders for local market 100x100x1.8 or 2.4 or 3.6 mtr length posts
- Farm Packs
- Battens
- Sprats
- Fencing Panels
- Monitored production quality to ensure consistency in timber dimensions.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Documented daily production activities and reported issues promptly.
- Stack finished product onto pallets for shipment or storage.
- Monitor the flow of lumber through the milling process.
- Clean work area of debris created during production cycle.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed while operating machinery.
- Remove excess material from boards after they have been milled.
- Inspect lumber for defects and grade according to standards.
- Measure boards for length and width using a tape measure or calipers.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices.
- Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production.
- Utilized coaching and leadership principles to enhance internal and external team dynamics.
Education
Northland CollegeKaikohe, Northland
Skills
- Sawmill machinery operation
- Production quality monitoring
- Lumber inspection and grading
- Safety compliance enforcement
- Timber dimension measurement
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Packaging operations
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Attention to detail
- Wood processing techniques
- Team coordination
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Sawmill Worker
Mt Pokaka Timber Products
06.2023 - 12.2025
Northland College
12.1985