Licensed Log Scaler
About The Position
Our Log Scalers plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and value of our fibre supply. If you have between 2-5 years experience as a licensed Log Scaler, we'd like to hear from you! We’re looking for a Licensed Log Scaler to join our White Valley Division located in Lumby, British Columbia. White Valley produces the veneer used at our Armstrong Plywood facility. White Valley safely and sustainably produces 225,000 million square feet of veneer every year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.
Requirements
- Able to provide proof of valid scaling ticket.
- Minimum 2-5 years of scaling experience, preferably in a lumber manufacturing environment.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, lumber recovery, and production efficiency.
- Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts depending on logging seasonality.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to operate a variety of mobile equipment is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with Microsoft based programs is consider an asset.
Responsibilities
- Measure, grade, and record log volumes and quality using approved scaling methods, tools, and technology to ensure accurate fibre valuation and inventory control.
- Ensure accuracy while stratifying and scaling to both company and Ministry standards.
- Collaborate with operations, logging contractors, and mill personnel.
- Communicate log quality issues, support production planning, and promote continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate records and data entry to support reporting, billing, and operational decision‑making.
- Promote a culture of safety by ensuring work is performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure risks are identified and mitigated.
- Live the Tolko values with an emphasis on safety, respect, progressiveness, integrity, open communication and profit.
Benefits
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected hourly rate for this position is $39.58 per hour and a scaler premium of $0.55 per hour.
- Competitive benefits and retirement plan come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued development through on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
- A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
