Log Scaler

Interfor Corporation; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching Plan

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wage-advance access

Job summary

Interfor Corporation in Belk, Alabama, is seeking a Log Scaler to accurately measure and evaluate incoming logs, ensuring quality and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and adherence to SOPs.

The position offers hourly pay from $20.76 to $25.13, with benefits and opportunities in a growing timber operations team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Windows/Outlook/Excel).
• Understanding of log quality characteristics and lumber manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming log trucks and by-product shipments per SOPs.
• Inspect, scale, and grade log loads and document results.
• Identify log quality issues and variances with attention to detail.
• Communicate quality concerns with sawmill ops and procurement managers.
• Follow SOPs for overweight loads, load spreading, and rejection.
• Support procurement and sawmill ops with accurate data collection.
• Prepare and maintain daily log receipt and by-product shipment reports.
• Test, grade, and record Chip Quality Data as required.
• Conduct weekly inventory reconciliation.
• Verify lumber shipments and documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain scalehouse, scales, and scaling supplies; coordinate maintenance.
• Include data collection, training, and report production as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Log quality knowledge

Lumber manufacturing

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Outlook

Excel

Job description

At Interfor, we’re more than a lumber company. We’re helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As a Log Scaler in Belk, Alabama, you’ll play a key role in our timber operations by accurately measuring and evaluating incoming logs to ensure quality standards are met and inventory is properly tracked. The successful candidate will be safety-oriented and detail-focused with a strong commitment to accuracey, consistency, and following established procedures.

The pay range for this position is from $20.76 per hour to $25.13 per hour depending on skill level and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately process all incoming log trucks and by-product shipments in accordance with sawmill Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Inspect, scale, and grade log loads using established guidelines, ensuring precise documentation of all scaling and grading activities.
• Maintain consistent attention to detail when identifying log quality issues and variances.
• Communicate log quality and scaling concerns clearly and professionally with sawmill operations, procurement foresters, and regional procurement managers.
• Follow all SOP’s related to overweight loads, load spreading, and load rejection.
• Support log procurement and sawmill operations through accurate data collection and participation in process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain daily log receipt and by-product shipment reports.
• Test, grade, and record Chip Quality Data as required by location.
• Conduct weekly inventory reconciliation.
• Verify lumber shipments and supporting documentation for accuracy when applicable.
• Maintain clean scalehouse, scales, and manage scaling supplies.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts on scales.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary including data collection, training, and report production.

What You Offer

• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Windows, Outlook and Excel.
• Working knowledge of log quality characteristics and their impact on lumber production.
• Understanding of lumber manufacturing principles and processes.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver unfavorable information in a professional and constructive manner.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

What We Offer

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• HSA Medical Plan
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. #StartHereGoFar.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.