Production Operator

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

The Production Operator is responsible for operating several different pieces of equipment inside and outside the building and performing a variety of tasks related in the manufacturing of pressure treated lumber and composite.
 

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS: 

• Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, OT available.   Training will start on the day shift. 

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Work in compliance with all company rules and regulations
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and SOPs
• Wear all PPE required and work in a safe manner
• Participate in all company mandated training in good faith
• Come to work prepared (both mentally and materially) to work in a variety of environments
• Complete first aid training and any refresher training required
• Complete forklift training and any refreshers training required
• Possess excellent knowledge of the treating department and understanding of the treating process
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure products manufactured are of the required quality
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Follow and understand daily production schedules
• Knowledge of the chemicals being used and first aid measures when contact is made with any chemicals
• Label parts & products clearly and accurately
• Complete appropriate forms legibly and clearly
• Work cooperatively with a team to achieve production targets
• Maintain good housekeeping in all assigned areas
• Abide to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
• Report all Health & Safety issues immediately
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Stand for significant periods of time (7 hours or more)
• Forklift license. 
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Good manual dexterity, hand eye co-ordination
• Comfortable completing repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Basic trouble-shooting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer knowledge and experience
• Basic math skills

Ability to:

• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos & schedules
• Write simple correspondence
• Work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage 
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

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.