Scaler

West Fraser; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401K with company match

On-the-job training

Promoting from within

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a Scale House Operator to manage scalehouse operations, processing logs and residuals efficiently while ensuring safety and accuracy. The role includes ticketing, data entry, and routine computer tasks within a busy industrial environment.

The successful candidate will perform daily arithmetic, work with standard measurement units, and participate in all duties assigned by the supervisor. We value reliability, punctuality, and teamwork in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, climb and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Comply with West Fraser safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process log and residual trucks through scales and ticketing system.
• Perform basic computer functions (email, Word, Excel) and enter data into database.
• Perform basic arithmetic and use standard measurements in daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Our Scale House Operator positionwill perform all jobs within the scalehouse,a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient processing of logs into the Mill.

What you will do:

• Efficiently process log and residual trucks thru scales and ticketing system
• Perform basic computer functions,i.e.email, Word, Excel and enter data into database
• Basic mathematical skills, to include basic arithmetic functions and common units of measurements
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

What you need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work in hot, cold,dustyand noisy industrial environment
• Ability to bend, twist, lift, climb, stand throughout the duration of the shift
• Ability to perform all tasksin accordance withWest Fraser safety policies and procedures
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test and physical

What will make you stand out:

• Be willing to work Thursdays,FridaysandsomeSaturdays
• Must be willing to perform all job assignments in an effective andtimelymanner with minimal supervision
• Ability to work rotating shifts,holidaysand weekends
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match andadditionalretirement contribution

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

GED or better.

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