Machine Operator/Forklift

Stella-Jones seeks a Machine Operator for our Fulton, KY operations.  This role will have an opportunity to work with a variety of different pieces of heavy equipment dependent upon your skills and qualifications as well as work in different areas of the plant.

Schedule is Monday - Friday: 3:00p-11:30p.  Paid lunch breaks also included.

Here's What You'll Do:

• Forklift operator – Operate a 36,000lb forklift moving bundles of railroad ties to various production centers within the plant
• Knuckleboom operator – Utilize a knuckleboom to stack and unstack railroad ties in the production process
• End-plate and pre-plate operator – Operate a state of the art automated machine while overseeing the application of steel plates to railroad ties
• Completes daily inspection and maintenance report for assigned machine and identifies operational issues
• Maintains high levels of quality and safety standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Here's What You'll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• One-year experience in heavy industrial machine operations
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Wood products experience preferred

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package
• Several company-paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Click to apply and start the process to join the Stella-Jones team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled