Lumber Treatment & Processing Helper

Stella Jones Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Jones Corporation in Virginia seeks a versatile worker to assist in the handling, manufacture, and processing of lumber and round stock. This role involves operating power tools and equipment as directed and supporting multiple positions as needed.

Key duties include performing duties of Inspector, Machine Operator 2 and Laborer, operating material handling equipment, counting inventories, loading shipments, yard cleanup, and contributing to the safety program.

Qualifications

• Required plant safety orientation.
• Ability to follow simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to handle standardized situations with limited variables.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short notes and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including two-digit addition/subtraction and multiplication/division by 10s and 100s.
• Ability to apply operations using US units of money, weight, volume and distance.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Inspector, Machine Operator 2 and Laborer as required.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Conduct inventory counts.
• Assist in loading railroad cars, trucks and trams.
• Clean up yard, processing systems or other areas as needed.
• Assist as helper in other duties as assigned.
• Change treatment charges; inspect materials for conformance; inspect binders and cables; move and store charges.
• Contribute to the company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety orientation

Instruction following

Standardized situations

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Communication

Basic math

Unit awareness

Team duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stella Jones Corporation in Virginia seeks a versatile worker to assist in the handling, manufacture, and processing of lumber and round stock. This role involves operating power tools and equipment as directed and supporting multiple positions as needed.

Key duties include performing duties of Inspector, Machine Operator 2 and Laborer, operating material handling equipment, counting inventories, loading shipments, yard cleanup, and contributing to the safety program.