Log Scaler

About the role

Coushatta Forest Products is looking for a new Log Scaler in Coushatta, Louisiana. As a Log Scaler at Coushatta Forest Products you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing scalable logging solutions that enhance visibility and performance across our systems. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead efforts to optimize log data management while ensuring high availability and reliability of our services.

Responsibilities

• Process tickets, incoming and outgoing log trucks, count stems, and check species, length, and diameter using scale sticks or handheld tablet
• Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, record supplier identities, and manage scale house documentation
• Conduct weekly inventory reconciliations, track chip quality data, and maintain daily log receipt and shipment reports
• Coordinate with sawmill superintendents, procurement foresters, and contract truck drivers regarding quality issues or log errors
• Use woods ticket to properly assign log loads to specific contracts in current system Angel an Talley Works
• Ensure weights match scale readout prior to releasing driver and in the system
• Use the prompted deduct system in app to apply necessary log defects based on training and mill specifications
• Produce a log tag number for the driver and instructions on how and where to attach
• Instruct the driver(s)