Treater

Stella-Jones Inc.; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones Inc. is seeking a treater to operate pressure treating systems and transfer deck, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation. The role includes testing, mixing, monitoring, and maintaining treating processes to specifications.

The candidate will unload chemical deliveries, perform cleaning and maintenance, and follow daily checklists while adhering to OHSA safety standards. Ability to work independently and handle basic math and computer tasks is required.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time & Stress Management.
• Attention to Detail.
• Competent operation of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Math Skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates pressure treating systems and transfer deck as required.
• Tests, mixes, and monitors plant operations for pressure treating systems.
• Pressures treat lumber and poles to specifications.
• Unloads chemical deliveries and maintains safety standards.
• Cleans and maintains treating systems, tanks, pits and surfaces.
• Keeps daily plant checklist and reports concerns to supervisor/maintenance.
• Operates kilns and fixation tunnel as required.
• Loads/unloads lumber treating carts and maintains carts.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment and adheres to OHSA standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Independence

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Job description

Position Summary:

The treater is responsible for operation of pressure treating systems and transfer deck as required.

Responsibilities:

• Operates pressure treating systems as required, including testing, mixing, plant control operation and system monitoring
• Pressures treat lumber and poles to specifications
• Unloads chemical deliveries
• Cleaning and maintenance of treating systems, including greasing, filter cleaning / changing, cleaning tanks, door pits and plant surfaces
• Maintains daily plant checklist and reports items of concern to plant Supervisor and maintenance department as applicable.
• Operates and monitors kilns and fixation tunnel as required
• Loads and unloads lumber treating carts as required
• Maintains pressure treating carts, greasing and removing for repair as requiredSafe and responsible operation of company equipment at all times
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment
• Abides to OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) workplace health and safety standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Time & Stress Management
• Attention to Detail
• Competent operation of machinery and equipment
• Ability to work independently and be flexible regarding work assignments
• Basic computer skills
• Basic Math Skills

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