Log Quality Technician at Idaho Forest Group in Lumberton, Mississippi

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Comply with all company rules, regulations and JSAs

· Maintain expectations and specifications of Log Quality on delivered wood to the mill

· Have good working knowledge of the Log Specifications for the mill

· Understand, identify and communicate the Log Quality standards and issues to drivers

· Report any issues with loads to the Resource Team to communicate out to suppliers

· Understand and identify potential hazards or defects that will cause issues in the mill

· Operation of the Logmeter computer system with training

· Utilize required computer reporting systems and programs

· Conduct periodic log rollouts and log measurements

· Inspect, load, unload, and sort materials as needed

· Operate all rolling stock at facility (i.e., 988 & 966 loaders)

· Assist with residuals as needed

· Facilitate the receipt of all incoming products

· Operate and understand the scales (weigh in and weigh out)

· Complete all paperwork needed for shipments

· Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or GED

· 1+ years of experience in an Industrial environment

· Skills:

o Experience in operating heavy equipment preferred

o Scaling experience a plus, but not necessary

o Must be able to comprehend log scaling rules with detailed specifications

o Basic competence with business-level software programs

o Detail oriented and organized, with intermediate reading/writing comprehension and math skills

o Must take initiative and work independently with minimal direction

o Ability to work in all weather conditions

o Availability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

· Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 – occasional

· Twist upper body – occasional

· Stoop - occasional

· Repetitive use of hands – frequent for clerical duties

· Stand/walk – frequent

· Sit – occasional

· 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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