Hard Skills
Entry-levelMaterial HandlingThe physical movement, stacking, and sorting of raw wood, wood chips, and paper pulp using manual labor or mechanical aids.
IntermediateOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
BasicEquipment Cleaning and MaintenancePerforming routine cleaning of conveyors, screens, and pulp processing machines to prevent debris buildup and ensure operational efficiency.
BasicQuality Sorting and InspectionIdentifying and removing contaminants or substandard materials from the wood chip or pulp stream before further processing.
IntermediateChemical Handling AwarenessBasic knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS) and the safe handling of chemicals used in the pulping and bleaching process.