Log Scaler

Emanuelchamber; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 56,457,000 - 76,382,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Wage access before payday

Job summary

Interfor in Eatonton, Georgia is seeking a Log Scaler to accurately measure and evaluate incoming logs, ensuring quality standards and inventory tracking. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and adherence to SOPs.

The position pays $23.18 per hour and requires a high school diploma with proficiency in MS Office and Excel. Responsibilities include inspecting and grading loads, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with sawmill operations and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Windows, Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of log quality characteristics and their impact on lumber production.
• Understanding of lumber manufacturing principles and processes.
• Strong verbal communication and professional delivery of unfavorable information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Log Scaler, Eatonton, Georgia

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 Eatonton, Georgia, 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 and have a strong commitment to accuracey, consistency, and following established procedures.

The pay rate for this position is $23.18 per hour.

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.

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.