Mobile Equipment Operator 1 (2nd Shift)
Cordele, GA
United States
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.
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We are seeking a qualified Mobile Equipment Operator 1 to support our Cordele, GA operations. This role will operate a forklift or front end loader by performing the following duties. The expected work schedule is 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Load, unload, sort and transport material while following quality, environmental, safety and production expectations
- Accurately move material to and from processing equipment, railroad cars, trucks, treating trams, storage bins and other areas as required.
- Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
- Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, product or materials and transports load to designated area.
- Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
- Will participate and know importance of consistent bin/sku management principals
- Will participate in FIFO expectations while handling inventory
- Will participate in physical inventories when applicable.
- Assists in moving of treatment charges for storage, loading and unloading.
- Assists in maintenance and service of mobile equipment as required, including inspections, fueling, safety and cleaning as required.
- Trains peers in equipment operation.
- Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
- Participates and contributes to company safety program.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Forklift/heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred
- License/Certification: Forklift certification / PIE certified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good eye/hand coordination.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
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