Machine Operator

Location
Goshen
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Company Overview

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.

 

About Our Goshen, Virginia Plant

Our 35-acre manufacturing site in Goshen specializes in the production of high-quality railway ties. The local team is made up of 50 dedicated manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about Goshen’s railway tie products (including a 1-minute video overview), visit our product page: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/railway-ties

 

Position Overview
The Machine Operator 2 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.
 
Key Duties
•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.

 

Employee Benefits
As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

  • 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 with a starting rate of $21.12 per hour
  • 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

*For all additional open positions at the Goshen plant, please visit: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/stellajones/stellajonesus?locationString=Goshen%2C+VA+24439%2C+USA&distance=15&locationId=19&locationType=2

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Top Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Company Stock Purchase Plan