Treating Engineer Helper

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones in Alexandria, LA is seeking an Inspector/Machine Operator/Laborer to support lumber processing and loading activities. This entry-level role requires basic math, reading comprehension, and the ability to follow simple instructions; safety orientation is provided.

You will operate material handling equipment, perform inventory counts, assist in loading railroad cars, and help maintain yard and processing areas. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have safety orientation.
• Able to follow simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Able to read/write simple correspondence and communicate with customers and colleagues.

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.
• Maintain yard and processing areas and assist as needed.

Skills

Safety orientation

Basic math

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Primary function is to assist in the handling, manufacture, and processing of lumber and round stock. Operating power tools and equipment as directed.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of Inspector, Machine Operator 2 and Laborer positions as required
• Operate material handling equipment
• Performs inventory counts
• Assist in loading of railroad cars, trucks and trams
• Cleanup of yard, processing systems, or other areas as required
• Assist as helper in other duties as may be assigned
• Change treatment charges. Identify and inspect materials for conformance, inspect binders and cables, moves and store charges.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program
• Performs other 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 to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• License/Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Required plant safety orientation
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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