Machine Operator/Inspector - 1st Shift

"Where our people and our products are essential"

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

Stella-Jones seeks a highly qualified Machine Operator 1/Inspector 2 for our Goshen, VA operations. This role will perform operational work related to receipt, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of products, parts, and materials. The machine operator role loads, unloads, moves, or stores items according to delivery or routing documents, or supervisor instructions. Operates heavy equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Operates required machines proficiently (Forklift, Knuckle-boom, Runaround, Wood Boiler Support, Prentice Support, Endplate Station Support, Trimmer Support). To operate proficiently, individual must operate consistently at or above target production levels.
• Completes daily inspection and maintenance report for assigned machine and identifies operational issues.
• Performs daily maintenance for assigned machine.
• Takes initiative to aid supervisors to make sure procedures as followed correctly.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Identifies wood species and verifies quality and classification to industry standards
• Evaluate and utilize inventory to highest and best use.
• Operates the inspection stations profeciently. Both Cross Tie Inspection & Switch Tie Inspection.
• Inspect and maintains tools, equipment, supplies of assigned stations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Two years experience in heavy industrial machine operations
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Operating certificate for equipment (independent or through company)
• 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled