Scaler/Inspector (Finance)
The primary function of the Scaler/Inspector is to oversee inspection, grading, and manufacturing of barkies/shaved poles for inventory.
Principal Responsibilities:
- 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
- Experience: Scaling experience; peeler experience helpful.
- 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.
