Manufacturing Associate (Entry-Level)

Company Overview:Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of pressure-treated wood products, specializing primarily in utility poles, railway ties, and residential lumber. Our team is made up of 3,000 people at 50 locations across the United States and Canada. To learn more about the company including a locations map, visit us at: our Plant Operations in Cameron, Wisconsin:Our manufacturing site in Cameron specializes in the production of high quality utility poles and is located 8 miles south of Rice Lake, WI. To learn more about Cameron’s utility pole products (including a 1 minute video overview), visit our product page: Overview:As an entry-level Utility Pole Framer at our Cameron facility, you will play a key, hands-on role in manufacturing Utility Pole products to established specifications in a productive, efficient and safe manner. The Framer inspects and prepares utility poles by cutting, drilling, branding, and tagging them to meet specific standards before they undergo treatment and are delivered to our Utility company customers.Key Duties:Inspects and verifies quality and classification of all round stock to ANSI, ASTM or Corporate standardsOperates hand and framing tools to cut, drill, gain, brand, tag, clean and prepare poles for treatmentDocuments and reports material processedMaintains tools, equipment, supplies and work areaAssists in inspection of all round stock productsAssists in receipt of materials, tallying, identification, records and informationAssists in operation of full length and deep incisor as requiredOperates pole tag machine to manufacture aluminum tags as requiredParticipates and contributes to company safety programPerforms other duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this positionQualificationsAbility to use basic hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, framing tools)Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments, instructions, and production documentsBasic math skills for measuring, counting, and documenting product informationAbility to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.Capacity to stand, bend, and/or kneel for extended periods of timeComfortable working in various weather conditionsUnderstanding of (or willingness to learn) safety protocols and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Reliable attendance and punctualityPrevious manufacturing or industrial experience a plus, but not required for this entry-level roleNote: Must be able to pass both a drug test and background check.Compensation & Employee Benefits:As a Stella-Jones team member in Cameron, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including a variety of company-paid benefits including:Competitive hourly wage starting at $22.43 per hourAnnual profit sharing bonus program opportunity401(k) savings plan with excellent Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose fromDental and Vision coverageLife insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policiesLong-Term Disability CoverageAccess to a robust employee assistance program2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidaysCareer advancement opportunitiesAbility to purchase Company stockEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2025-01-14