Scaler

Weyerhaeuser; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser seeks a Scaler at the Zwolle Engineered Wood Products facility in Zwolle, LA. This full-time, hourly role ensures high-quality raw materials for mill operations, using approved log inspection methods and data systems.

Key functions include weighing/grading logs, inventory, reporting, and interfacing with trucking staff. Candidates should have a HS diploma, safety mindset, and strong problem-solving and computer skills, including Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Strong safety work ethic and willingness to intervene on safety behaviors.
• Self-starter able to work effectively alone with customer service focus.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle multiple priorities with accuracy and quality.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Positive work ethic and reliability.

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.
• Conduct physical inventories.
• Interfaces with contract trucking staff daily.
• Operates a log loader, knuckle boom, and other heavy equipment to unload, stack, and unstack logs.
• Verifies data accuracy and processes manual tickets.
• Participates in developing written processes.
• Creates and distributes reports.
• Uses Microsoft Office, LIMS and SAP regularly.
• Maintains scale house and surrounding area.

Skills

Safety mindset

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

LIMS

WeighWiz

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Scaler for the Zwolle Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility located in Zwolle, Louisiana. The Scaler is a full time, hourly role. The role is responsible for ensuring that mill operations receive high-quality raw materials using approved methods of log inspection.

The wage for this role is $25.63 per hour.

Key Functions

• 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
• Conduct physical inventories
• Interfaces with contract trucking staff on 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
• Will routinely use Microsoft Office applications and LIMS and SAP
• Will do general clean-up of scale house and surrounding area

Job

Procurement, Logistics, & Transportation

Primary Location

USA-LA-Zwolle

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Rotating

Relocation Assistance

Not Available

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Strong safety work ethic and ability to intervene with customers regarding safety behaviors if needed
• Highly motivated self-starter who performs effectively alone, providing a high degree of customer service
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Able to handle multiple priorities and takes pride in accuracy and quality of work
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong positive work ethic

The Following Qualifications Are Preferred

• Ability to operate heavy equipment -- large scale forklift or front-end loader
• Must be able to obtain PIT certification.
• Must be able to pass a state licensing exam
• Knowledge of SAP & WeighWiz
• Accounting background preferred
• Knowledge of Raw Materials / Veneer / Plywood operations a plus

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented

People Who Are Passionate About Making a Difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.