US-Montevallo-Machine Operator 2
About The Position
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. We are seeking a Machine Operator 2 for our switch-tie operations in Montevallo, Alabama. This role performs operational work related to receipt, shipment, storage, distributions or delivery of products, parts and materials. Loads, unloads, moves or stores items according to delivery or routing documents or supervisor instructions. Operates heavy equipment. Two openings are available.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: One-year heavy industrial machine operations
- License/Certification: Operating certificate for equipment (independent or through company)
- Good eye/hand coordination
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
- Annual OSHA forklift training
Nice To Haves
- Wood products experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Operates three machines proficiently (Forklift, Knuckle-boom, Runaround, Wood Boiler Support, Prentice Support, Endplate Station Support, Trimmer Support). To operate proficiently, individual must operate consistently at or above target production levels.
- Completes daily inspection and maintenance report for assigned machine and identifies operational issues
- Performs daily maintenance for assigned machine
- Takes initiative to aid supervisors to make sure procedures as followed correctly
- Participates and contributes to company safety program
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits
- The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
- Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
- 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)
- 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase Company stock
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
