Log Scaler

ADP, Inc.; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products is seeking a Log Scaler to join our team in Coushatta, LA. You will process log tickets, weigh trucks, manage scale-house documentation, and coordinate with sawmill staff to ensure accurate weights and data integrity.

The role requires outdoor endurance, attention to detail, and familiarity with forestry terminology. We offer comprehensive benefits and a stable on-site work environment at the mill.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills required.
• 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 in forestry, logging, or timber processing environments.
• Familiarity with electronic scaling equipment and software.
• Knowledge of local and federal forestry regulations.
• Relevant safety training.

Responsibilities

• Process tickets, log trucks, count stems, and check species, length, and diameter.
• Weigh trucks before/after unloading; record supplier identities; manage scale house docs.
• Conduct weekly inventory reconciliations and maintain daily log reports.
• Coordinate with sawmill staff, foresters, and drivers on quality or log errors.
• Assign log loads to contracts using Angel an Talley Works in the system.
• Ensure weights match scale readout before releasing drivers.
• Apply log defects using the in-app deduct system per training and mill specs.
• Generate a log tag number and attach instructions for drivers.
• Instruct drivers on mill routes and CB channel usage for yard comms.
• Enter outbound tickets for customers into Angel system and verify data.
• Identify residual loads and issue destination tickets with accurate weights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Forestry terminology

Record keeping

Outdoor work fitness

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

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.