Utility

Stella-Jones Inc.; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones Corporation is seeking a Utility position to support weigh scales, yard housekeeping, quality control, shipping, and inventory management. The role may vary by assignment and business needs.

The incumbent will operate weigh scales, assist in QC testing, process shipments, and help maintain accurate inventory records while following safety and work order documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; or related experience.
• Experience: Three to six months related experience
• License/Certification: N/A

Responsibilities

• Operate weigh scales and support shipments.
• Maintain yard housekeeping and safety practices.
• Assist quality control and inspection activities.
• Assist in inventory management and shipping documentation.
• Read and interpret framing prints and select required equipment.

Skills

Weigh scales

Shipping

Inventory management

Quality control

Pole handling

Reading prints

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma/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