Mobile Equipment Operator 2 (2nd Shift)

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 2 to support our Cordele, GA operations. Operates 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: 

• Loads, unloads, sorts and transports materials.
• Moves materials to and from processing equipment, railroad cars and 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.
• Participates in physical inventories.
• 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.
• Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
• Assists in the hazardous waste processing, handling and loading for shipment
• 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 

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