Quality & Inventory Inspector - Outdoor Yard Audits

Bell Lumber & Pole Company; De Queen (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is seeking a Quality & Inventory Control Inspector for the De Queen yard. This full-time, first-shift role monitors inventory accuracy, conducts inbound/outbound load inspections, and supports wood flow through the peeling yard.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience outdoors in variable weather, and proficiency with basic computer tools and inventory systems. Safety and accurate record-keeping are essential to daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience outdoors in variable weather and in a fast-paced, heavy-equipment yard environment.
• Hands-on manual labor experience is preferred (lifting 50 pounds).
• Previous quality control, inspection, and record-keeping experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, comfort with paperwork and physical verification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and documentation across yard operations, internal teams, and vendors, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting of discrepancies or issues.
• Audit and monitor inbound materials and suppliers for quality and compliance, document recurring issues, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve concerns and contain nonconforming material.
• Inspect and verify incoming materials for quality, quantity, and compliance, documenting and escalating any issues or rejected materials as needed.
• Verify outbound shipments for accurate identification, quantities, and documentation, ensuring all loads meet requirements before release.
• Serve as a communication link between yard supervision, admin, shipping, scheduling, loaders, grading/framing/kiln leads, QC, and vendors.
• Conduct routine physical yard audits and reconcile system inventory to actual yard condition.
• Accurately complete and maintain inspection records and documentation
• Communicate inspection results with plant and quality leadership
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Other yard duties as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Manual labor capability

Basic computer skills

Familiarity with inventory systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bell systems

Spreadsheets

Inventory tools

Job description

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is seeking a Quality & Inventory Control Inspector for the De Queen yard. This full-time, first-shift role monitors inventory accuracy, conducts inbound/outbound load inspections, and supports wood flow through the peeling yard.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience outdoors in variable weather, and proficiency with basic computer tools and inventory systems. Safety and accurate record-keeping are essential to daily operations.