Peeler Operator

SJC, 492 Woodlands Drive, Goodwater, Alabama, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 25, 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.

We are seeking a qualified Peeler Operator for our utility pole operations in Goodwater, Alabama. This role operates the pole shaver and related system components in a productive, efficient and safe manner.

• Processes barkie poles through shaving machine, clean bark removal and smooth shaves poles
• Maintains shaver system equipment including daily service of parts, grease, inspect, and cleaning
• Changes and maintains cutter parts, properly sets and calibrates knives for optimum efficiency
• Secures operating systems by established start-up and shut-down procedures
• Documents and reports quality, mechanical and operations production to the supervisor
• Assists in maintenance and repair of system equipment as required
• Assists in receipt of inbound materials, tally and marks loads, and records information
• Assists in inspection and reclassification of round stock as required
• Assists in loading and unloading of products, sets dunnage, loads trucks, rail cars and bands loads
• Assists in cutting, loading and shipment of salvage logs and firewood
• Communicates production quality concerns with appropriate individuals
• Participates and contributes to company safety program
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience:
  
  Scaling experience and peeler experience is helpful; experience with minor mechanical repairs, hydraulics, and electrical preferred

• Good eye/hand coordination
• Keeps an organized work area
• Able to diagnose and troubleshoot potential issues
  
  Knowledge of ANSI standards preferred
• Knowledge of grading, defect, species

• 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, 492 Woodlands Drive, Goodwater, Alabama, United States of America