Scaler/Inspector

Stella-Jones Corporation; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Stella-Jones Corporation in Pineville, LA is seeking a detail-oriented inspector to grade barkies and shaved poles for inventory. You will inspect inbound barkies, classify round stock to ANSI/ASTM specs, and document production classifications with month/year shaved, circumference, class, and length.

Responsibilities include maintaining inspection areas, assisting with inbound/outbound loads, and supporting the company safety program.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of forest products and ability to read a tape measure.
• Good communication skills and ability to read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Inspect barkie inbounds to ensure compliance with standards.
• Classify and manufacture round stock according to ANSI/ASTM standards.
• Inspect stock and document classifications and measurements for inventory.
• Maintain clean inspection deck and assist in loading/unloading shipments.
• Support safety programs and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forest products knowledge

Read a tape measure

Good eye-hand coordination

Written and verbal communication

Read and interpret documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

The primary function is responsibility for inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies and shaved poles for inventory.

• Inspection of barkie inbounds to ensure compliance with Company standards.
• Classification and manufacture of all round stock by latest specifications on ANSI, ASTM, or corporate standards.
• Inspect round stock purchased and shaved for conformance with standards.
• Document and report production classifications or material processing through the shaver, including identification of month and year shaved, circumference, class, and length on inventory.
• Maintain and operate chainsaw in a safe, efficient manner.
• Maintain clean scaler inspection deck (and other areas) and clean-cut wood and shavings from area.
• Assist in receipt of inbound barkies, tally and mark loads, and record information on daily inbound report as required.
• Assist in loading and unloading of products, set dunnage, load railroad cars and trucks, band loads, and tally.
• Assist in pole inspection of finished goods as required.
• Assist as a helper in other duties as may be assigned.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• License/Certification: NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge forest products experience – knowledge of species, defects, etc.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Computer proficiencies in MS Office
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Ability to purchase Company stock

EqualOpportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled