Log Scaler

Interfor Corporation•Belk, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Log Scaler, Fayette, Alabama At Interfor, we're more than a lumber company. We're helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As a Log Scaler in Fayette, Alabama, you'll play a key role in our timber operations by accurately measuring and evaluating incoming logs to ensure quality standards are met and inventory is properly tracked. The successful candidate will be safety-oriented and detail-focused with a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and following established procedures. The pay range for this position is from $20.76 per hour to $25.13 per hour depending on skill level and experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Windows, Outlook and Excel.
Working knowledge of log quality characteristics and their impact on lumber production.
Understanding of lumber manufacturing principles and processes.
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver unfavorable information in a professional and constructive manner.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Accurately process all incoming log trucks and by-product shipments in accordance with sawmill Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Inspect, scale, and grade log loads using established guidelines, ensuring precise documentation of all scaling and grading activities.
Maintain consistent attention to detail when identifying log quality issues and variances.
Communicate log quality and scaling concerns clearly and professionally with sawmill operations, procurement foresters, and regional procurement managers.
Follow all SOP’s related to overweight loads, load spreading, and load rejection.
Support log procurement and sawmill operations through accurate data collection and participation in process improvement initiatives.
Prepare and maintain daily log receipt and by-product shipment reports.
Test, grade, and record Chip Quality Data as required by location.
Conduct weekly inventory reconciliation.
Verify lumber shipments and supporting documentation for accuracy when applicable.
Maintain clean scalehouse, scales, and manage scaling supplies.
Coordinate maintenance efforts on scales.
Perform any other duties as deemed necessary including data collection, training, and report production.