Stella-Jones Inc Hiring for Production Operator at Strathmore, AB Full Time

PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Permanent, Full-time

Location: Carseland, AB

• Are you looking for a job in a well-established, North-American manufacturing company?
• Do you love working outside in a stimulating environment?
• Does the wood industry sound appealing to you and you wish to evolve in a fast-growing company?

Look no further; our Carseland location is actively looking for someone just like you!

But who are we?

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).

With us, you will have access to:

• Health benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short & long term disability coverage, health spending account
• Retirement program, with generous employer contribution
• Share purchase program, with employer contribution

• A competitive salary

What would be your responsibilities?

You would be responsible for branding, framing, inspecting, drilling and preparing product for treatment.

We need you to:

• Inspect product for compliance to standards
• Modify products’ length or surface using chainsaw and wood wizard.
• Brand and tag product to specifications
• Re-classify product as required and record re-classifications accurately
• Safe and responsible operation of company equipment at all times
• Clean-up of working area
• Abide to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Time and stress management
• Attention to detail
• Safe mobile equipment operations
• Ability to perform the tasks without causing damage to product or equipment
• Ability to work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments
• Basic Math Skills

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum one year of related experience
• Proficiency in English

If this position interests you, don’t delay and apply today!

Our team is eager to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Strathmore, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Machine Operator: 1 year (preferred)