Position Summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a reliable and safety-minded Loader Operator to join our team in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. In this role, you will be responsible for shipping and receiving operations, tram and kiln loading/unloading, pole preparation and branding, and general mobile equipment operation throughout the pole yard.

Responsibilities

- Safely operate heavy loaders and mobile yard equipment.
- Load and unload pole trailers, kiln carts, and treating carts.
- Transport utility poles safely and efficiently to designated staging areas across the yard.
- Inspect, prepare, and brand utility poles according to customer and quality specifications.
- Conduct mandatory pre-shift and daily mobile equipment inspections, promptly reporting any mechanical defects.
- Verify load contents, calculate weights, and complete required shift/tally reports.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas around framing and branding stations.
- Strictly adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and internal safety standards at all times.
- Perform other yard and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience operating heavy mobile equipment (wheel loader experience preferred).




- Valid Forklift certification and/or Chainsaw certification are considered strong assets.
- Robust verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Working knowledge of utility pole handling, grading, or timber operations is an asset.
- Basic mathematical and analytical aptitude to perform load calculations and resolve yard staging scenarios.
- Safety-first mindset with high attention to detail and equipment care.

Physical, Handling & Environmental Demands

- Physical Mobility: Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and climb stairs, ladders, and equipment access steps throughout the shift.
- Dexterity & Handling: Ability to reach above shoulder level and demonstrate manual dexterity to handle tools, branding equipment, rigging hardware, and heavy chains.
- Lifting Capacity: Physical capability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Mental & Analytical: Ability to write clear shift documentation, perform basic load calculations, communicate orally via two-way radio, and analyze yard scenarios to ensure safe movement of materials.
- Work Environment: Comfortable working outdoors in all seasonal climate conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold), driving motorized equipment, and operating in an active yard environment with moving machinery and elevated noise levels.

📌 Loader operator (Kirkland Lake)
🏢 Stella-Jones
📍 Kirkland Lake