Treater

Stella Jones; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term disability

RRSP with company match

Employee Share Purchase Program with公司

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products serving utilities and railroads across North America. Based in Montreal, the company operates a wide network of facilities and values career growth and community impact.

The treater role involves operating pressure treating systems, monitoring plant controls, and ensuring safe, efficient production. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability within a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to manage time and stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Precision in performing tasks and following specifications.
• Competent operation of treating systems and related equipment.
• Work independently and adapt to changing assignments.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks (typing, data entry).
• Math fundamentals for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure treating systems and monitor plant controls.
• Pressure treat lumber and poles to specifi cations.
• Unload chemical deliveries.
• Maintain and clean treating systems and tanks.
• Keep daily plant checklist and report concerns.
• Operate kilns and fixation tunnel as required.
• Load/unload lumber treating carts as needed.
• Maintain treating carts, greasing, and repairs.
• Safely operate equipment at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Adhere to OHSA health and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Independence/flexibility

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

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.

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 required
• Safe 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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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.