Production Operator

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. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

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.

Position Summary
The incumbent assists in the manufacturing of wood utility poles. Regular duties include inspection, cleaning, measuring, and cutting as directed. The work is physical and requires walking on uneven ground outdoors in all weather conditions. Position may require overtime, and/or afternoon hours.

Principal Responsibilities

• Measure, inspect and verify quality and classification of all round stock to ANSI, CSA or Corporate standards.
• Operate chainsaw, hand tools, tag, clean and prepare poles for shipping to treatment plants.
• Document and report material in computer, as processed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies and work areas.
• Assist in shipping and receiving of materials, tallying, identification, records and information.
• Participate and contribute to company safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Experience utilizing hand tools-drills, peaveys, chainsaws, wizards, hammers, tape measures etc.
• First Aid Certification, an asset
• Always demonstrate a strong focus on safety
• Support a respectful environment and works well in a team setting.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Ability to lift 50-75lbs continually
• Knowledge of wood products and defects
• Able to learn and acquire new skills

Additional: forestry skills such as log scaling, loader operator, log peeling and other machine operations will be valuable assets in progressing to other positions in the yard. However, in house training is provided.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.