Utility

Stella Jones Corporation; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Jones Corporation in Durant, Oklahoma, seeks a Utility associate to support scale operation, yard upkeep, quality control, shipping and inventory tasks. The role supports production by handling routine data, following Work Order documents and safety rules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and one to three months of related experience. Strong attention to detail, basic math, and ability to read simple instructions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to six months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate weigh scales and record readings accurately.
• Assist with QC tasks including defect identification per standards.
• Support shipping tasks and prepare required documentation.
• Help maintain yard housekeeping and inventory accuracy.
• Read and interpret Work Orders and framing prints for processing.

Skills

Scale operation

Quality control

Basic math

Reading instructions

Documentation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Weigh Scale Software

Job description

The Utility position performs a range of support functions, including operation of weigh scales, yard housekeeping, assisting quality control, shipping, and inventory management. Duties may vary by assignment and business needs.

Principal Responsibilities:

Quality Control, knowledge and skills (Level 2 or higher Framer or equivalent prior pole experience.)

• Defect identification per ANSI standards
• Ability to class an unframed pole
• Pole species identification
• Ability to sort material to meet customer specifications
• Clear understanding of pole identification practices (butt and top markings, tags, and branding)
• Possess a solid understanding of Work Order documentation requirements
• Able to read and interpret framing prints and select the equipment required for processing
• Safe and effective operation of all framing equipment
  • Able to make straight cuts with a chainsaw, within ¼" deviation from square per 12" pole diameter
• Capable shaver hand tool routine maintenance
• When working at framing performance and productivity must be equivalent to a level 2 Framer
• Make tags accurately
• Perform banding and strapping of rail cars and poles to specification (AAR)
• Rework poles to specification on cut back skids

Weigh Scales, knowledge and skills

• Run Weigh Scales independently
  • Proficient with the Weigh Scale Software
  • Shipping and export documentation
  • Notify production supervisor or shipper when orders ship
• Assist in QC treating inspection
• Informs truck drivers of yard safety rules

Shipping and Inventory, knowledge and skills

• Demonstrate an understanding of shipping /receiving
• Understand and provide shipping documentation as required

Participates and contributes to company safety program

Performs yard housekeeping and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Three to six months related experience
• License/Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple 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
• Ability to perform written and housekeeping environmental stewardship expectations within department