Log Scaler

Big River Forest Products; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products in Coushatta, LA seeks a Log Scaler to support logging operations and scale house documentation. You will weigh trucks, verify species and dimensions, and enter data in Angel and Talley Works systems. This onsite role focuses on accuracy, safety, and timely ticket processing.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in forestry/logging, experience with scaling equipment, and knowledge of forestry regulations. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with company match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of forestry/logging experience.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and maintain detailed records.
• Familiarity with electronic scaling equipment and forestry regulations.
• Preferred certification as a professional log scaler.

Responsibilities

• Process tickets, incoming/outgoing log trucks, count stems, and check species, length, and diameter.
• Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, record supplier identities, and manage scale house documentation.
• Conduct weekly inventory reconciliations, track chip quality data, and maintain daily log receipt and shipment reports.
• Coordinate with sawmill superintendents, procurement foresters, and contract truck drivers regarding quality issues or log errors.
• Use Angel and Talley Works to assign log loads to contracts and ensure weights match scale readout.
• Enter all outbound tickets for customers in Angel system and identify residual loads.
• Review drivers' tickets with purchases for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Produce log tag numbers and communicate mill routes to drivers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Forestry terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Angel system

Scale equipment

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Regular Coushatta, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1178

Coushatta Forest Products is looking for a new Log Scaler in Coushatta, Louisiana. As a Log Scaler at Coushatta Forest Products you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing scalable logging solutions that enhance visibility and performance across our systems. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead efforts to optimize log data management while ensuring high availability and reliability of our services.

Responsibilities:

• Process tickets, incoming and outgoing log trucks, count stems, and check species, length, and diameter using scale sticks or handheld tablet
• Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, record supplier identities, and manage scale house documentation
• Conduct weekly inventory reconciliations, track chip quality data, and maintain daily log receipt and shipment reports
• Coordinate with sawmill superintendents, procurement foresters, and contract truck drivers regarding quality issues or log errors
• Use woods ticket to properly assign log loads to specific contracts in current system Angel an Talley Works
• Ensure weights match scale readout prior to releasing driver and in the system
• Use the prompted deduct system in app to apply necessary log defects based on training and mill specifications
• Produce a log tag number for the driver and instructions on how and where to attach
• Instruct the driver(s) of our mill route as well as CB channel number used to communicate with yard
• Input in Angel system all outbound tickets for the customers
• Properly identify residual loads and produce a destination ticket for driver with accurate weight using Angel tablet
• Review all drivers return tickets with matching ticket from purchasing
• Enter all customers sawmill ticket weights into Angel in association to ticket number from Coushatta Forest Products ticket
• Ensure scale weight read outs are facing the scale house window prior to clocking in/out of shift
• Check mailbox daily for any residual tickets hauled outside Scale house
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 -3 years of experience
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of forestry products and terminology
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and maintain detailed records
• Physical ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and handle moderate physical activity
• Preferred certification as a professional log scaler or equivalent industry credential
• Experience working in forestry, logging, or timber processing environments
• Familiarity with electronic scaling equipment and software
• Strong knowledge of local and federal forestry regulations
• First aid and safety training relevant to outdoor and industrial work

Work setting:

• Onsite In-person role (Required)

Hours of Work:

• Various Schedules/Shifts needed including; Night/Days/weekends and occasional overtime as needed
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Health insurance
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life and Accidental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
• 401K W/Company Match
• Paid time off(PTO)

Work Environment Manufacturing Plant Physical Demands:

• Outside Sawmill/Plant Location. Noise levels are moderate to high/low depending on the area of the mill and production

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.