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Stella Jones Corporation in

QC Technician 1

Stella Jones Corporation in, Cordele, Georgia, us, 31010

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Job Description Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

Ensures conformance to industry, company, and customer-specific quality standards for untreated and treated material, preservatives, and treating specifications by performing the following duties:

Administers field and laboratory tests, evaluates results, and makes recommendations on treatment of materials

Ensures and maintains Corporate Quality Policy on quality standards

Oversees processing of quality reports and maintenance of quality databases

Assists with the implementation of process improvements

Ensures all preservative concentrations in work solutions are monitored on a regular basis to determine they are within specified company and industry standards

Oversees boring, inspection, and chemical analysis of all treated charges; issues all treating certificates and certified treating reports

Monitors all manufacturing processes to ensure conformance to minimum standards; i.e., incising, shaving, and framing

Maintains accurate records of all field and laboratory analysis, inspections, correspondence, specifications, research, or other documents

Assures that a high degree of communication with regard to progress and conformance are maintained. Works closely with independent, government, and company inspectors. Participates in industry "round robins."

Oversees regulatory compliance activities including field and laboratory sampling, analysis, and compliance reporting

Coordinates 3rd party quality control inspections

Works closely with the treating supervisor in providing information to optimize treating cycles and solution strengths

Participates on company audit team, conducting quality audits of operating plants

Completes necessary daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to plant leadership regarding inspection and compliance results

Participates and contributes to company safety program

Performs other related duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

Education: BA/BS degree or at least 2 - 3 years relevant experience in a production environment. Engineering, Forest Resources, Business, Operations Management degree a plus.

License/Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles preferred

Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple projects

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication

Must work exceptionally well in team environments and have strong interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly, adaptable, and embraces change

Strong results‑orientated

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, database software, word processing software, and presentation software

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

Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SJC, 3500 Pateville Rd, Cordele, Georgia, United States of America

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