Scaler

Weyerhaeuser; Zwolle (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Scaler for the Zwolle Engineered Wood Products facility in Zwolle, LA. This full-time, hourly role ensures high-quality raw materials by inspecting logs and coordinating with trucking staff.

The role requires operating heavy equipment and maintaining accurate records while using SAP, LIMS, and standard office software. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a strong safety ethic, and the ability to work independently with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Strong safety work ethic and ability to intervene with customers regarding safety behaviors if needed.
• Highly motivated self-starter who performs effectively alone, providing a high degree of customer service.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle multiple priorities and takes pride in accuracy and quality of work.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word; SAP & WeighWiz familiarity preferred.
• PIT certification ability or requirement to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Weighs and grades logs to determine value for purchase or sale.
• Visually and physically checks loads of logs for specification accuracy.
• Records and communicates load errors.
• Interfaces with contract trucking staff on a daily basis.
• Operates a log loader, knuckle boom, and other heavy equipment to unload logs, and to stack and unstack logs.
• Verifies accuracy of data.
• Processes manual tickets.
• Participates in the development of written processes.
• Creates and distributes reports.
• Uses Microsoft Office applications, LIMS, and SAP regularly.
• General clean-up of scale house and surrounding area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

LIMS

WeighWiz

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

DescriptionWeyerhaeuser is seeking a Scaler for the Zwolle Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility located in Zwolle, Louisiana. The Scaler is a full time, hourly role. The role is responsible for ensuring that mill operations receive high-quality raw materials using approved methods of log inspection.The wage for this role is $25.63 per hour.Key Functions:Weighs and grades logs to determine value for purchase or saleVisually and physically checks loads of logs for specification accuracyRecords and communicates load errorsConduct physical inventoriesInterfaces with contract trucking staff on daily basisOperates a log loader, knuckle boom, and other heavy equipment to unload logs, and to stack and unstack logsVerifies accuracy of dataProcesses manual ticketsParticipates in the development of written processesCreates and distributes reportsWill routinely use Microsoft Office applications and LIMS and SAPWill do general clean-up of scale house and surrounding areaQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutionStrong safety work ethic and ability to intervene with customers regarding safety behaviors if neededHighly motivated self-starter who performs effectively alone, providing a high degree of customer serviceStrong written, verbal, interpersonal and problem-solving skillsAble to handle multiple priorities and takes pride in accuracy and quality of workStrong computer skills, including Excel and WordExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong positive work ethic The following qualifications are preferred:Ability to operate heavy equipment - large scale forklift or front-end loaderMust be able to obtain PIT certification.Must be able to pass a state licensing examKnowledge of SAP & WeighWizAccounting background preferredKnowledge of Raw Materials / Veneer / Plywood operations a plusAbout Wood ProductsWe've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers andhomeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.About WeyerhaeuserWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, andproud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talentedpeople who are passionate about making a difference.We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel asense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusiveenvironment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.Job Procurement, Logistics, & TransportationPrimary LocationUSA-LA-ZwolleSchedule Full-timeJob Level Individual ContributorJob Type ExperiencedShift RotatingRelocation Assistance Not Available