Log Scaler I

Boise Cascade Company • Thorsby, AL

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About The Position

The Log Scaler I assesses and records log quality according to facility specifications while observing and enforcing site safety requirements. The role includes measuring and marking logs, documenting quality metrics, maintaining records, and using computer and handheld devices to enter data, generate reports, and send emails. The Log Scaler communicates quality, safety, and compliance concerns to leadership and interacts professionally with supplier vendors.

The position works outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires extended periods of standing and walking, along with repeated bending to measure logs. The employee must have reliable transportation and attendance, be willing to work Saturdays as needed (sometimes on short notice), and obtain the Alabama Weigh Masters Certificate. The normal schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Saturdays as needed with notice, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $20.85 per hour.

Requirements

• Reliable means of transportation to work.
• Reliable attendance.
• Availability to work Saturdays as required, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and handheld devices for data entry, reporting, and email.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to make verbal and written reports.
• Attention to detail and strong record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on one's feet for extended periods.
• Ability to bend repeatedly to measure logs.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with third-party vendors.
• Ability to obtain the Alabama Weigh Masters Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Know facility log specifications and safety requirements.
• Assess and record log quality according to defined log specifications.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and intervene to help ensure the safety of coworkers and suppliers on site.
• Ensure drivers follow site safety standards.
• Measure and mark logs and document log quality metrics.
• Use computers, tablets, and other handheld devices to record data, generate reports, and send emails.
• Provide verbal and written reports to leadership regarding log quality, safety, or compliance issues.
• Interact professionally with third-party supplier vendors in person and by phone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed