Scaler (Chilco)

Idaho Forest Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Scaler to measure logs, assess quality, and maintain accurate records at our timber facilities. The role involves following state scaling criteria and company standards while ensuring safe operations and timely reporting of results.

The position requires outdoor work in varying weather, attention to detail, and the ability to pass background checks and pre-employment screening. Previous log scaling experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Idaho Log Scaling Certificate is required.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with scaling equipment and measurement techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Accurately measure logs, assess quality and grade following state board scaling criteria and company standards
• Maintain accurate records of measurements and assessments.
• Communicate quality defects to supervisor and resource team
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in inventory management and reporting activities.
• Provide training and guidance to junior scaling personnel as needed.
• Duties may vary by location

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Outdoor work ability

Education

Idaho Log Scaling Certificate

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scaling equipment

Measurement techniques

Job description

The Scaler is responsible for measuring and assessing the quality and quantity of logs for the processing of payment and inventory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
• Accurately measure logs, assess quality and grade following state board scaling criteria and company standards
• Maintain accurate records of measurements and assessments.
• Communicate quality defects to supervisor and resource team
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in inventory management and reporting activities.
• Provide training and guidance to junior scaling personnel as needed.
• Duties may vary by location

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Idaho Log Scaling Certificate required.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with scaling equipment and measurement techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in log scaling, Logyard operation or forestry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – frequent
• Twist upper body – frequent
• Lift above waist height – frequent depending on machine center
• Repetitive use of hands – constant
• Stand/walk – constant
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

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