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Yard Operator III
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Summary

Location

Washington

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

 

 

Yard Operator III operates machinery and/or  performs tasks used in the production yard by performing the following duties:

Principal Responsibilities:

Yard Operator I:
Peeler (Operates the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient and safe manner)
Mobile Equipment Operator 1 (Operates wheel loader or forklifts)
Scaler/Inspector (Responsible for inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory)

Yard Operator II:
Peeler (Operates the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient and safe manner)
Mobile Equipment Operator 2 (Operates wheel loader or forklifts)
Scaler/Inspector (Responsible for inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory)

Yard Operator III:
Framer (Manufacture round stock products to established specifications in a productive, efficient and safe manner)
Assistant Pole Scaler/Inspector (Assist in inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory.

All Yard Operator Positions:
Participates and contributes to company safety program.
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

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Machinery Operation,Safety Compliance,Inspection,Grading,Manufacturing,Mobile Equipment Operation,Team Collaboration,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail,Time Management,Production Efficiency,Quality Control,Forklift Operation,Loader Operation,Framing,Pole Scaling

About Stella-Jones

Stella-Jones is a leading North American manufacturer of products focused on supporting infrastructure that are essential to the delivery of electrical distribution and transmission, and the operation and maintenance of railway transportation systems. It supplies the continent’s major electrical utilities companies with treated wood and steel utility poles and steel lattice towers, as well as North America’s Class 1, short line and commercial railroad operators with treated wood railway ties and timbers. It also supports infrastructure
with industrial products, namely timbers for railway bridges, crossings and construction, marine and foundation
pilings, and coal tar-based products. Additionally, the Company manufactures and distributes premium treated residential lumber and accessories to Canadian and American retailers for outdoor applications, with a significant portion of the business devoted to servicing Canadian customers through its national manufacturing and distribution network.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1992

What you'll do

  • The Yard Operator III operates machinery and performs tasks in the production yard, including manufacturing round stock products and assisting in inspection and grading. The role emphasizes productivity, efficiency, and safety.

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What does a Yard Operator III do at Stella-Jones?

As a Yard Operator III at Stella-Jones, you will: the Yard Operator III operates machinery and performs tasks in the production yard, including manufacturing round stock products and assisting in inspection and grading. The role emphasizes productivity, efficiency, and safety..

Why join Stella-Jones as a Yard Operator III?

Stella-Jones is a leading Manufacturing company.

Is the Yard Operator III position at Stella-Jones remote?

The Yard Operator III position at Stella-Jones is based in Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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