Log Scaler

ForestryWorks; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 76,679,000 - 104,963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries seeks a qualified Certified Log Scaler to join our Quincy, California team. You will measure logs to determine scale and grade, and pass scale checks conducted by Sierra Pacific and outside inspection agencies.

You will operate log yard equipment safely, support continuous quality improvements, and communicate effectively with coworkers while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently a Certified Log Scaler.
• One year of recent experience as a Certified Log Scaler.
• Knowledge of log grades and species identification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to solve simple and moderate math problems.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Measure logs to determine scale (volume) and quality (grade).
• Pass scale checks conducted by Sierra Pacific and outside inspection agencies.
• Be proficient in scaling rules and procedures.
• Safely operate log yard equipment, including front-end loader and water truck.
• Work to support continuous improvement and overall quality efforts.
• Recognize problems and take initiative to promptly correct them.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments.
• Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Operate hand-held computer.

Skills

Certified Log Scaler

Log grades knowledge

Species identification

Microsoft Word

Excel

Math

Safety practices

Job description

Log Scalers earn from $26.76 to $36.66 per hour

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family‑owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state‑of‑the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Certified Log Scaler to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Quincy, California.

About the Position

• Measure logs to determine scale (volume) and quality (grade)
• Pass scale checks conducted by Sierra Pacific and outside inspection agencies
• Be proficient in scaling rules and procedures
• Safely and efficiently operate log yard equipment, including front‑end loader and water truck
• Work to support continuous improvement and overall quality efforts
• Recognize problems and take initiative to promptly correct them
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments
• Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Operate hand‑held computer

Qualifications

• Currently a Certified Log Scaler
• One year of recent experience as a Certified Log Scaler
• Proven knowledge of log grades and species identification
• Proficient in Microsoft Work and Excel
• Ability to solve simple and moderate math problems
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company‑paid Life Insurance.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100‑year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand‑crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass‑fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team.We are a fourth‑generation family‑owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100‑year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals.Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand‑crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass‑fueled power plants.We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.