Mobile Equipment Operator (Forkilift, Loader, Pettibone)

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
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We are looking for a mobile equipment operator to joing our team in Counce, TN. Mobile Equipment Operators will operate Pettibone, forklift or loader while performing the following duties:
Principal Responsibilities:

• Trains peers in equipment operation.
• Will participate in physical inventories when applicable.
• Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, product or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Assists in moving of treatment charges for storage, loading and unloading.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Accurately move material to and from processing equipment, railroad cars, trucks, treating trams, storage bins and other areas as required.
• Load, unload, sort and transport material while following quality, environmental, safety and production expectations
• Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
• Will participate in FIFO expectations while handling inventory
• Assists in maintenance and service of mobile equipment as required, including inspections, fueling, safety and cleaning as required.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Will participate and know importance of consistent bin/sku management principals

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

• Experience: Forklift/heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred
• Education: High school diploma or GED
• License/Certification: Forklift certification / PIE certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.

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

• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• Competitive compensation
• Ability to purchase Company stock
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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