Treating Plant Operator

"Where our people and our products are essential"

We are looking to hire a Treat Plant Operator for our McAlisterville, PA operations. The primary function is to operate the preservative treating plant in a productive, efficient and safe manner. This position operates and controls systems by prescribed operating procedures.

SCHEDULE: Sunday through Tuesday: 7am-7pm and Wednesday 7am-1PM (42 hours per week).

Responsibilities:

• Operate and control systems by prescribed operating procedures, including, but not limited to the following major systems: Boiler and pressure vessels, vacuum and condensate recovery systems, preservative mix, transfer and storage systems, drip pad and drip pans and emergency response equipment.
• Change treatment charges. Identify and inspect materials for conformance, inspect binders and cables, move and store charges. 
• Record and document systems activity to assure accurate processing of materials in conformance with corporate policy and standard operating procedures. 
• Assists in preservative inventory management, including sampling, receiving, mixing and usage control.
• Communicate operational information with Supervisors and all other departments as it relates to scheduling treatment, quality control and maintenance.
• Extensive Hours: This is a 24-7 operation, overtime and weekends may be mandatory as well as unexpected shift changes. Attendance is extremely important to the treating department

Qualifications:

• Must be able to wear respirator
• Must have a current or be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's license.
• Knowledge of wood products and/or chemistry is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS suite.
• Flexibility – this is a rotating shift position in a 24/7/365 treating facility

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