Prattville-Scaler

International Paper•Prattville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Supply Scaler position is a combination role that ensures the quality of raw materials entering the Prattville Mill. Safety is paramount - both personal, team safety, and the safety of visitors, as well as maintaining a safe work environment. Safety – work safely; must always exhibit safe behaviors and adhere to all International Paper safety principles. Ensure security. Maintain access control point and set flow of traffic into the mill. Key Tasks: Scale wood products into facilities, Maintain Scaler exception log report, enforcement of material specifications and all loads and drivers to International Paper’s safety standards.,. Provide timely communications and assistance to the Fiber Supply Team. Serves as the first point of contact with truck drivers, vendors, and contractors, and at all times will conduct him/herself in a courteous and professional manner. Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) and report all injuries and damage occurring to company and/or vendor property. Manage Truck Turnaround Time - Be aware of and communicate mill operations that may affect the efficiency of turnaround time & processing. Must be able to work in adverse conditions such as rain, heat, cold and dust. Perform or manage housekeeping functions at and around scalehouse including scale maintenance. Willing and able to work flexible schedules, overtime as necessary including weekends and holidays. Must report on time. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent. Experience with truck scales, customer service, inventory management, knowledge of fiber specifications and species is preferred.
Must demonstrate ability or potential to develop basic computer skills.
Must be able to adapt to change, cope with different personalities and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Computer skills and knowledge of software applications.
Peer relationships (teammates, mill customer and suppliers).
Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Experience with truck scales
customer service
inventory management
knowledge of fiber specifications and species

Responsibilities

work safely; must always exhibit safe behaviors and adhere to all International Paper safety principles.
Ensure security. Maintain access control point and set flow of traffic into the mill.
Scale wood products into facilities
Maintain Scaler exception log report
enforcement of material specifications and all loads and drivers to International Paper’s safety standards.
Provide timely communications and assistance to the Fiber Supply Team.
Serves as the first point of contact with truck drivers, vendors, and contractors, and at all times will conduct him/herself in a courteous and professional manner.
Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) and report all injuries and damage occurring to company and/or vendor property.
Manage Truck Turnaround Time - Be aware of and communicate mill operations that may affect the efficiency of turnaround time & processing.
Must be able to work in adverse conditions such as rain, heat, cold and dust.
Perform or manage housekeeping functions at and around scalehouse including scale maintenance.
Willing and able to work flexible schedules, overtime as necessary including weekends and holidays. Must report on time.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Perform other duties as required.