Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC; Broken Bow (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Bell Lumber & Pole Company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for 1st shift in Broken Bow, OK. The role runs 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, M-F, with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $22.50 per hour.

The position involves inspecting treated poles for compliance with standards, reading tape measures, and maintaining inspection records. Safety and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced yard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Outdoor work in variable weather conditions.
• Quality control or inspection experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect treated poles for ANSI/REA/AWPA/ASTM compliance.
• Identify defects and apply grading rules based on standards.
• Roll poles with third party inspector for visual inspection.
• Perform penetration and retention testing on treating charges.
• Titrate treating solution as required.
• Complete and maintain inspection records and documentation.
• Communicate inspection results with plant and quality leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Collaborate with internal and independent quality inspectors.
• Other yard duties as needed.

Skills

ANSI/REA/AWPA/ASTM standards

Tape measure reading

Climbing ladders

Math & attention to detail

Record keeping & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

Full-time Regular Broken Bow, OK, US

Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma | 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 3:00PM, M-F (Overtime as needed) Starting pay is $22.50 an hour

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect treated poles for compliance with ANSI, REA, AWPA, and customer specifications
• Identify defects and apply proper grading rules based on relevant standards
• Physically roll poles with third party inspector to visually inspect each pole
• Perform penetration and retention testing on treating charges
• Titrate treating solution as required
• Accurately complete and maintain inspection records and documentation
• Communicate inspection results with plant and quality leadership
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Collaborate with internal and independent quality inspectors
• Other yard duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Hands‑on manual labor a plus (consistently lift 50 pounds)
• Previous quality control or inspection experience is a plus

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong understanding (or willingness to learn) ANSI, REA, AWPA, and ASTM standards
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Comfortable working around and on pole piles, including climbing ladders
• Solid math skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and record‑keeping abilities
• Commitment to safety and proper PPE use
• Familiarity with inventory systems is helpful

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY

With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence.

As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve.

BENEFITS

Bell Lumber & Pole offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651‑203‑2719 or send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.