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Yard Operator III

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company
Curtis, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
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.

Yard Operator III operates machinery and/or performs tasks used in the production yard by performing the following duties:

Principal Responsibilities

Yard Operator I:

Peeler (Operates the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient and safe manner)

Mobile Equipment Operator 1 (Operates wheel loader or forklifts)

Scaler/Inspector (Responsible for inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory)

Yard Operator II

Peeler (Operates the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient and safe manner)

Mobile Equipment Operator 2 (Operates wheel loader or forklifts)

Scaler/Inspector (Responsible for inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory)

Yard Operator III

Framer (Manufacture round stock products to established specifications in a productive, efficient and safe manner)

Assistant Pole Scaler/Inspector (Assist in inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory.

All Yard Operator Positions

Participates and contributes to company safety program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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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$58,548 to $72,542
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