Scaler Operator

Weyerhaeuser•Plymouth, NC

1d•$42,900 - $64,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Plymouth, NC lumber manufacturing facility is looking for a skilled Log Scaler. The primary function of a Log Scaler is to safely inspect every load, count the number of stems, inspect logs for specified defects, determine the average length, input the information accurately and efficiently process the loads through the scales.

Requirements

Ability to safely perform all assigned job duties and follow all safety rules and regulations.
Ability to intervene with drivers regarding safety behaviors if needed.
High School Diploma or GED required
Highly motivated self-starter who performs well in a team environment, providing a high degree of customer service.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Able to handle multiple priorities and take pride in accuracy and quality of work.
Able to perform basic math and computer operations.
Able to work any shift schedule and weekends/holidays.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license.
Ability to work in extreme heat/or cold/ or wet conditions in an outdoor environment
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which include fast paced walking, high volume truck load inspections (includes walking front to back of loads), navigating outdoor walkways and surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Raw Materials and/or Lumber operations
Experienced in operating heavy equipment (forklift, knuckle boom, hydraulic load, cranes)
Prior experience working with truck drivers
Experience in inspection, inventory controls and operations of truck scales.
Experience as a log scaler

Responsibilities

Walk in and about logs and view each load to scale
Operate computerized scale to measure load tonnage and input data accurately
Communicate with log truck drivers to identify unloading areas
Visually check loads of logs for specification accuracy along with stem count
Complete and maintain paperwork and reports indicating loads delivered by contractors, weight per truck, and running inventory of daily receipts
Record and communicate any load errors for correction
Handle raw material loads going out over iPad to insure we have accurate weight, truck/trailer number and material.
Assist with Month end inv with Supervisor
Conduct physical inventories
Process manual tickets
Routinely use Microsoft Office applications, Weighwiz and SAP
Ensure flatbeds weights are under 80000 before leaving plant site
Ensure every contractor has gone through safety mandated training and has or Plymouth lumber sticker on hardhat

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution
voluntary Long-Term Care
Employee Assistance Programs
personal volunteerism
diversity networks
mentoring
training and development opportunities
company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5%25 of your base salary.
3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
vacation accrual for future use after six months of employment.
eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
paid parental leave for all full-time employees.