Overview
Log Classer (Framing/Inspection) Jobs in Mission, BC at Stella-Jones Inc.
Full job description
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. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
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.
Position Summary
Stella-Jones Inc.’s production yard in Maple Ridge, BC is seeking motivated employees to join their team and assist in the manufacturing of wood utility poles. Regular duties include inspection, cleaning, measuring, and cutting as directed. The work is physical and requires walking on uneven ground outdoors in all weather conditions. Position may require overtime, and/or afternoon hours.
Principal Responsibilities:
Measures, inspects and verifies quality and classification of all round stock to ANSI, ASTM or Corporate standards.
Operates hand tools to cut, brand, tag, clean and prepare poles for shipping to treatment plants.
Documents and reports in computer material as processed.
Maintains tools, equipment, supplies and work areas.
Assists in shipping and receiving of materials, tallying, identification, records and information.
Participates and contributes to company safety program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Ability to speak, read and write basic English is required.
Must possess basic math skills.
Experience utilizing hand tools-drills, peaveys, chainsaws, wizards, hammers, tape measures etc.
Ability to lift 50-75lbs continually.
Knowledge of wood products and defects.
Able to learn and acquire new skills.
Additional forestry skills such as log scaling, boom boat operations, loader operator, log peeling and other machine operations will be valuable assets in progressing to other positions in the yard. However, in house training is provided.
This is a full-time union position with benefits offered after successful completion of probationary period.
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
Extended health and dental coverage
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
Competitive compensation
Annual Profit Share Program
Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee’s 4% contribution)
Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions b…
Title: Log Classer (Framing/Inspection)
Company: Stella-Jones Inc.
Location: Mission, BC
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