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.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

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We are seeking a qualified Mobile Equipment Operator 1 for our operations in Cordele, GA. This role operates a knuckleboom, wheel loader, or front-end loader by performing the following duties. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, bulldozers and other heavy industrial equipment. The expected work schedule is 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Principal Responsibilities:

Load, unload, sort and transport material while following quality, environmental, safety and production expectations.
Accurately move material to and from processing equipment, railroad cars, trucks, treating trams, storage bins and other areas as required.
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, product or materials and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Will participate and know importance of consistent bin/sku management principals.
Will participate in FIFO expectations while handling inventory.
Will participate in physical inventories when applicable.
Assists in moving of treatment charges for storage, loading and unloading.
Assists in maintenance and service of mobile equipment as required, including inspections, fueling, safety and cleaning as required.
Trains peers in equipment operation.
Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
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.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Mobile heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred. *Must have front-end loader or tractor experience.
License/Certification: PIE certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good eye/hand coordination
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions

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

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