Treating Utility - Sheridan, OR

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 qualified Utility to join our operations in Sheridan, OR. The Utility provides back up coverage for many positions at the plant including; quality control, treating, and preparing railcars for shipment. If you enjoy a variety in your work day and learning new things, this job is for you!
 

Responsibilities:

• Defect identification per ANSI standards.
• Class unframed poles.
• Identify pole species.
• Sort material to meet customer specifications.
• Clear understanding of pole identification practices (butt and top markings, tags, and branding).
• Possess a solid understanding of Work Order documentation requirements.
• Read and interpret framing prints and select the equipment required for processing.
• Safe and effective operation of all framing equipment.
• Make straight cuts with a chainsaw, within ¼” deviation from square per 12” pole diameter.
• Capable shaver hand tool routine maintenance.
• Make tags accurately.
• Assist in QC treating inspection.
• Perform banding and strapping of rail cars and poles to specification (AAR).
• Rework poles to specification on cut back skids.
• Run Weigh Scales independently.
• Understand and provide shipping and export documentation, notify production supervisor or shipper when orders ship.
• Informs truck drivers of yard safety rules.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Education: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Quality Control, knowledge and skills. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos using the English language.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

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