US - NE - Grayling - Handling - Ties - Machine Operator 1

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 medical plans to choose from

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) with generous company match

2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones, located in Michigan, is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to handle receipt, storage, distribution of products, and to operate heavy equipment as required. The role emphasizes maintaining equipment, following supervisor directives, and contributing to a safe workplace.

This position offers an essential workplace environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, life insurance, and a 401(k) match, along with paid time off and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Operates required machines proficiently (Forklift, Knuckle-boom, Runaround, Wood Boiler Support, Prentice Support, Endplate Station Support, Trimmer Support).
• Performs daily maintenance for assigned machine.
• Takes initiative to aid supervisors to ensure procedures are followed correctly.

Responsibilities

• Operates required machines proficiently (Forklift, Knuckle-boom, Runaround, Wood Boiler Support, Prentice Support, Endplate Station Support, Trimmer Support).
• 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.

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.

Machine Operator 1 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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Operates required machines proficiently (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.

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