Peeler Operator

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential workplace designation

3 medical plans to choose from

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance and AD&D policies

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee assistance program

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus program opportunity

401(k) with company match

2 weeks paid vacation

9 holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Company stock purchase

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Peeler Operator to operate the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient, and safe manner. The role involves processing poles, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality documentation is reported to supervisors.

The position supports a comprehensive benefits package as part of an essential workplace and offers opportunities for career advancement within a large infrastructure materials company.

Responsibilities

• Processes poles through shaving machine.
• Maintains shaver system equipment including daily service of parts, grease, inspect, and cleaning.
• Changes and maintains cutter parts, properly sets and calibrates knives for optimum efficiency.
• Secures operating systems by established start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Documents and reports quality, mechanical and operations production to the supervisor.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of system equipment as required.
• Assists in receipt of inbound materials, tally and marks loads, and records information.
• Assists in inspection and reclassification of round stock as required.
• Communicates production quality concerns with appropriate individuals.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

Peeler Operator Operates the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient and safe manner.

Principal Responsibilities

• Processes poles through shaving machine.
• Maintains shaver system equipment including daily service of parts, grease, inspect, and cleaning.
• Changes and maintains cutter parts, properly sets and calibrates knives for optimum efficiency.
• Secures operating systems by established start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Documents and reports quality, mechanical and operations production to the supervisor.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of system equipment as required.
• Assists in receipt of inbound materials, tally and marks loads, and records information.
• Assists in inspection and reclassification of round stock as required.
• Communicates production quality concerns with appropriate individuals.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Shift hours are 11am - 7:30pm.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 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