Log Scaler

Interfor; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

HSA medical plan

401(k) matching plan

PTO & paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Training & development opportunities

Wage access before payday

Job summary

Interfor in Fayette, Alabama is hiring a Log Scaler to accurately measure and grade incoming logs, ensuring quality and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and adherence to SOPs in a busy sawmill environment.

You’ll process log trucks, document scaling activities, and support procurement with data and reports. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process all incoming log trucks and by-product shipments in accordance with sawmill SOPs.
• Inspect, scale, and grade log loads using established guidelines and document scaling/grading activities.
• Maintain attention to detail when identifying log quality issues and variances.
• Communicate log quality and scaling concerns clearly with sawmill operations and procurement managers.
• Follow SOPs related to overweight loads, load spreading, and load rejection.
• Support log procurement and sawmill operations through accurate data collection and participation in process improvements.
• 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 scalehouse, scales, and manage scaling supplies; coordinate maintenance on scales.
• Perform other duties including data collection, training, and report production.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Safety orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Log Scaler, Fayette, Alabama

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 Fayette, 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 accuracy, 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 knowledgeof log quality characteristics and their impact on lumber production.
• Understanding of lumber manufacturing principles and processes.
• Strongverbal 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
• Training & Development Opportunities
• 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.