Job Details

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.

Performs operational work related to daily work instructions, inspection, grading, treatment and materials. Operates the treating plant and water treatment system safely and proficiently.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Operate and control systems by prescribed operating procedures, including, but not limited to the following major systems:
• Boiler and pressure vessels, vacuum and condensate recovery systems, preservative mix, transfer and storage systems, hazardous and solid waste processing and storage, charge transfer tables and emergency response equipment.
• Perform all duties of inspector, machine operator (2) and laborer positions as required
• Operates all aspects of creosote treating at or above target production levels
• Operates all aspects of the borate treating at or above target production levels
• Operates all aspects of the water treatment system safely and proficiently
• Operates all creosote unloading operations
• Participates and contributes to company safety program
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Two plus years treating experience and working with chemicals
• License/Certification: Pesticide applicators license; Boiler Operating License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of wood products and/or chemistry is preferred. Ability to prioritize work and handle changing priorities.
• Required plant safety orientation
• Pass the state pesticide certification exam
• Respiratory training and pass the medical exam and fit test (clean shaved face may be required)
• Solid knowledge of all federal and state regulations related to the treating department
• Solid knowledge of quality control standards related to the treating department
• Solid knowledge of customer specifications
• Complete all required "Continuous Education Units" to keep pesticide certification
• Solid knowledge on hazardous waste regulations
• Possess the ability and knowledge to answer questions and make decisions on treatment, and complete all reports and forms
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Employee 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