Scaler

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com. Job Purpose The primary responsibility of this position is to monitor the flow of materials in and out of the Newberry facility and assure the quality of the raw material for the siding process is maintained. Responsibilities Perform all duties in accordance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.Monitor the flow of wood into the facility.Weighing in/out log trucksStick scaling rail carsVendor/jobber statementsDefinition of wood speciesMonitor flow of non-wood aspects.Provide security at gate/monitor the flow of personnelMonitor employee purchasesMonitor board leaving facilityWeighing in/out raw materials/wax/resin/general transport truckingWeighing for general public useMonitor and accurately maintain the log yard inventory.Stick/laser scale wood piles in log yardMaintenance of log yardSnow removalClean and maintain scalesPerform lawn maintenance duties.Perform and accurately maintain all required paperwork, including daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reporting.Perform other duties as necessary and as assigned by supervision. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of simple equipment operation.Knowledge of general equipment maintenance.Time management skills.Ability to demonstrate clear, effective radio communication to coordinate with team membersDemonstrated mechanical ability.Ability to read and understand safety & environmental rules and regulations.Basic computer skills are required, proficiency with Excel is preferred. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. 3-6 months experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position. Work Environment Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to varying hot and cold temperatures. Work conditions may include dust, dirt, and proximity to moving machinery. Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Ability to safely operate mobile equipment. Ability to see and hear approaching or moving equipment to ensure safe operation. LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.