Scaler

About the role

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Scaler for its Zwolle Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility in Zwolle, Louisiana. This full‑time, hourly position ensures mill operations receive high‑quality raw materials through approved log inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Weighs and grades logs to determine value for purchase or sale
• Visually and physically checks loads of logs for specification accuracy
• Records and communicates load errors
• Conducts physical inventories
• Interfaces with contract trucking staff on a daily basis
• Operates a log loader, knuckle boom, and other heavy equipment to unload logs, and to stack and unstack logs
• Verifies accuracy of data
• Processes manual tickets
• Participates in the development of written processes
• Creates and distributes reports
• Routinely uses Microsoft Office applications, LIMS, and SAP
• Performs general clean‑up of the scale house and surrounding area

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Strong safety work ethic and ability to intervene with customers regarding safety behaviors if needed
• Ability to obtain PIT certification
• Ability to pass a state licensing exam

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment (large‑scale forklift or front‑end loader)
• Knowledge of SAP and WeighWiz
• Accounting background preferred
• Knowledge of raw materials, veneer, or plywood operations a plus

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter who works independently and provides excellent customer service
• Able to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Strong positive work ethic

Pay

$25.63 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time, rotating shift