Stella-Jones
Manufacturer of pressure-treated wood products for utilities, industrial, and residential markets.
Yard Operator III
Operate framing machines, assist pole inspection/grading, and handle yard equipment safely.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Yard Operator III role involves operating machinery and performing production‑yard tasks. Responsibilities include framing round‑stock products, assisting with pole scaling and inspection, and contributing to the safety program along with other assigned duties. Similar duties across Yard Operator I, II, and III include operating pole shavers, wheel loaders or forklifts, and inspecting and grading barkies and shaved poles for inventory. • Operate pole shaver and related components safely and efficiently (Peeler). • Operate wheel loaders or forklifts (Mobile Equipment Operator). • Inspect, grade, and manufacture barkies and shaved poles for inventory (Scaler/Inspector). • Manufacture round‑stock products to established specifications (Framer). • Assist in inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles (Assistant Pole Scaler/Inspector). • Participate in the company safety program and perform other assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pole shaver
- ▸wheel loader
- ▸pole inspection
- ▸round‑stock
- ▸framing
- ▸safety program
Benefits
Stella‑Jones provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes essential‑workplace job security, a choice of three medical plans, and several company‑paid benefits such as dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long‑term disability coverage. Employees also receive an employee assistance program, competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, paid vacation and holidays, career advancement options, stock purchase opportunities, and equal‑opportunity employment. • Enjoy essential‑workplace job security. • Choose from three medical plans and receive company‑paid dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long‑term disability coverage. • Access a robust employee assistance program. • Receive competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity. • Benefit from a 401(k) plan with a 150% match on the first 4% of contributions. • Get two weeks paid vacation plus nine holidays. • Opportunities for career advancement, stock purchase, and an inclusive equal‑opportunity workplace.
Work Environment
Onsite