Scaler/Inspector

Principal Responsibilities

• Inspection of barkie inbounds to ensure compliance with Company standards
• Classification and manufacture of all round stock by latest specifications on ANSI, ASTM, or corporate standards
• Inspect round stock purchased and shaved for conformance with standards
• Document and report production classifications or material processing through the shaver, including identification of month and year shaved, circumference, class, and length on inventory
• Maintain and operate chainsaw in a safe, efficient manner
• Maintain clean scaler inspection deck (and other areas) and clean-cut wood and shavings from area
• Assist in receipt of inbound barkies, tally and mark loads, and record information on daily inbound report as required
• Assist in loading and unloading of products, set dunnage, load railroad cars and trucks, band loads, and tally
• Assist in pole inspection of finished goods as required
• Assist as a helper in other duties as may be assigned
• Participates and contributes to company safety program
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: Scaling experience; peeler experience helpful
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Must have knowledge of forest products – ability to identify species, defects, etc.
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
• Computer proficiencies in MS Office

Employee Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled