Scaler/Inspector at Stella-Jones Corporation. in Springhill, Louisiana

Job Description:

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.

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