Job Description
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.
The Loader Operator is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of material within the yard, this includes loading and unloading trailers, loading and unloading Kilns, loading and unloading Pole Charges, moving material in and around the yard. This will entail working both in and out of the loader/forklift to complete any assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Work in compliance with all company rules and regulations
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and SOPs
• Wear all PPE required and work in a safe manner
• Participate in all company mandated training in good faith
• Come to work prepared (both mentally and materially) to work in a variety of environments
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Complete appropriate forms legibly and clearly
• Complete forklift training and any refresher training required
• Complete loader/heavy equipment training and any refresher training required
• Follow and understand daily production schedules
• Load/Unload trucks quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Label parts and products clearly and accurately as required, Maintain accurate paperwork as required
• Maintain good housekeeping in all assigned areas
• Abide to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
• Report all Health & Safety issues immediately
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Valid driver's license
• Clean drivers abstract
• Forklift License is an asset (will train)
• Sit for significant periods of time (7 hours or more)
• Be able to lift 50lbs unassisted
• Good manual dexterity, hand eye co-ordination
• Comfortable completing repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail § Basic trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math skills
• Work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments
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As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
