Heavy Equipment Operator (3rd shift)

Stella Jones Corporation in; Goshen (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Stella Jones Corporation seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our tie treating plant in Goshen, VA. The role involves operating heavy machinery, maintaining safety protocols, and requires a High School Diploma with relevant experience. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Annual bonus program opportunity

401(k) savings plan with generous Company match

2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays

Comprehensive total benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• One year experience in heavy industrial machine operations preferred.
• Annual OSHA forklift training.
• Wood products experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including Forklift and Knuckle-boom.
• Completes daily inspection and maintenance report for assigned machine.
• Participates in company safety program.

Skills

Good eye/hand coordination

Ability to carry out instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Operating certificate

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (3rd shift) (Finance)

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our tie treating plant in Goshen, VA. The starting pay is $18.54 with a $.65 shift differential. This is a 3rd shift position.

Position Summary: 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.

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Principal Responsibilities:

• Operates one machines (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.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: One year experience in heavy industrial machine operations preferred
• License/Certification: Operating certificate for equipment (independent or through company)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Annual OSHA forklift training
• Wood products experience preferred

BENEFIT OVERVIEW: In addition to working for a company designated as an essential workplace, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives as a Stella-Jones employee including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans including corresponding employer provided dental and vision plan.
• Company-paid benefits such as Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long-Term Disability Coverage, and access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• 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

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