About CelticLogs: Set up in 2011, CelticLogs is 100% Irish owned and managed. We produce premium Kiln-dried Firewood (processed by O'Brien Timber Products Ltd) from our purpose-built factory in Mountbellew, Co. Galway (H53 P597). We supply our firewood to both retail and trade customers throughout Ireland. Based in Mountbellew, Co. Galway we are committed to sustainability, quality and excellent customer service.
Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and physically fit Firewood Production Operative to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to convert raw logs into high-quality, processed firewood. This includes operating firewood processing machinery, bagging, stacking and packaging firewood. This is an active, role requiring a focus on safety and consistency.
Responsibilities;
- Operate a Firewood Processor to cut and split logs to specified sizes.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of machinery and tools (including checking hydraulic oil levels and cleaning debris/waste from machinery) to ensure safe and efficient operation, reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Continuously monitor the size and quality of firewood to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Bag, stack, wrap and label firewood products efficiently in order to meet production targets.
- Follow all Health and Safety procedures (including wearing the required PPE), reporting any unsafe conditions immediately
- Keep work area and general yard clean and tidy and free of hazardous debris.
- Take responsibility for the quality of own work.
- Complete training as required.
- Complete additional duties as required.
Requirements;
- Experience operating Firewood Processors is highly preferred.
- Previous experience working in the timber/forestry industry is also preferred.
- Experience of working in a busy production environment with a strong awareness of safety protocols regarding machinery.
- Good physical fitness and ability to perform heavy manual work in accordance with H&S guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Hardworking with good timekeeping as the role is a vital part of the production process.
- Be self-motivated, with the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
- Willingness to be cross trained across different production areas.
- Willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a team to meet production goals.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience driving a Forklift an advantage.
- Manual Handling Certificate.
Pay: From €14.15 per hour
Expected hours: 39.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
