Quality & Inventory Control Inspector

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY • De Queen, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bell Lumber & Pole is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality & Inventory Control Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain quality and accuracy in our inventory, conduct inbound and outbound load inspections, and support wood flow through our De Queen peeling yard.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions, in a fast-paced, heavy-equipment yard environment
• Hands-on manual labor experience preferred (consistently lift 50 pounds)
• Previous quality control, inspection, and record-keeping experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with counts, paperwork, and physical verification.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn pole classes, lengths, tags, markings, barkie/peeled/GRW/KDW/KDF flow preferred
• Clear communication with supervisors, admin, loaders, QC, logistics, vendors, and other yards.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn Bell systems, spreadsheets, and inventory tools.
• Willingness to stop, hold, and escalate suspect material when the check fails.
• Commitment to safety and proper PPE use

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with inventory systems is helpful

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and documentation across yard operations, internal teams, and vendors, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting of discrepancies or issues.
• Audit and monitor inbound materials and suppliers for quality and compliance, document recurring issues, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve concerns and contain nonconforming material.
• Inspect and verify incoming materials for quality, quantity, and compliance, documenting and escalating any issues or rejected materials as needed.
• Verify outbound shipments for accurate identification, quantities, and documentation, ensuring all loads meet requirements before release.
• Serve as a communication link between yard supervision, admin, shipping, scheduling, loaders, grading/framing/kiln leads, QC, Broken Bow, and vendors.
• Conduct routine physical yard audits and reconcile system inventory to actual yard condition.
• Accurately complete and maintain inspection records and documentation
• Communicate inspection results with plant and quality leadership
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Other yard duties as needed

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED