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Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company
Durant, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

The Utility's primary function is to cover job functions in the plant that formerly were included under QC. The job tasks included in the Utility position will include the ability to operate the weigh scales, provide assistance to quality control, shipping, and inventory management.

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 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:
  • License/Certification:

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.

Employee Benefits

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

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

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