Utility

Stella-Jones•Brierfield, AL

35d•Onsite

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 qualified Utility for our operations in Brierfield, AL. This role will assist as assigned with various activities such as operating the weigh scales, yard housekeeping, assisting quality control, shipping, and inventory management.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 6 Months pole inspection and pole framing experience or related experience (Framer 2 or higher)
License/Certification: N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
Ability to perform written and housekeeping environmental stewardship expectations within department

Responsibilities

Quality Control // Knowledge and Skills
Defect identification per ANSI standards
Ability to class an unframed pole
Pole species identification
Ability to sort material to meet customer specifications
Clear understanding of pole identification practices (butt and top markings, tags, and branding)
Possess a solid understanding of Work Order documentation requirements
Able to read and interpret framing prints and select the equipment required for processing
Safe and effective operation of all framing equipment
Able to make straight cuts with a chainsaw, within ¼” deviation from square per 12” pole diameter
Capable shaver hand tool routine maintenance
When working at framing performance and productivity must be equivalent to a level 2 Framer
Make tags accurately
Perform banding and strapping of rail cars and poles to specification (AAR)
Rework poles to specification on cut back skids
Weigh Scales // Knowledge and Skills
Run Weigh Scales independently
Proficient with the Weigh Scale Software
Shipping and export documentation
Notify production supervisor or shipper when orders ship
Assist in QC treating inspection
Informs truck drivers of yard safety rules
Shipping and Inventory // Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrate an understanding of shipping /receiving
Understand and provide shipping documentation as required
Participates and contributes to company safety program.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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 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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled