Licensed Scaler

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Cranbrook, BC

Job Description

Posting ID:

29941
Position Type:

Regular
City:

Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Location:

Cranbrook Offices

You have an acute attention to detail, communicate with credibility and confidence and have an uncanny knack of avoiding problems from occurring. You maintain the highest safety standards, have excellent organizational ability, and you say what needs to be said while still maintaining a professional manner. You'll fit into this role, just the "weigh" you are!

As our Log Scaler, you will be responsible for the safety inspection and weighing of all trucks entering the plant. You will inspect logs for compliance with specifications assigned to the plant site and estimate and record average log length and stem count.

A day in the life of a Log Scaler includes:

Safely inspecting and weighing all trucks entering the plant across the scales
Scaling logs as per the BC Interior Scaling Manual
Uploading samples to HBS
Inspecting logs for compliance with specifications assigned to the plant site
Communicating and directing traffic flow of trucks loading and unloading at the plant site
Communicating plant safety rules to all drivers
Preparing daily and weekly reports on log receipts
Assisting with inventory processes
Providing training and mentorship to Weighmasters
Assisting Manufacturing Quality Staff with plant quality control and waste and residue program

For this role, you come equipped with:

Great communication skills and ability to provide mentorship and training
Being a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with little supervision
Lifting up to 10lbs regularly, lifting 25lbs occasionally, and lifting up 50lbs as needed
Experience with scales and record keeping
Log Quality identification experience
BC Interior Scaling License

If you have a strong work ethic and operate in a safe and efficient manner, ready to "log" in each day, click that "apply" button today!

The hourly rate for this position is: $40.90

Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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About Canfor

Canfor is one of the world’s largest and most respected integrated forest products companies. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering top-quality lumber, pulp and paper products to our valued customers worldwide. With operations in Western Canada and the Southern United States, and sales offices around the world, you can find Canfor products in every corner of the globe. We are leaders in sustainable forest management and in converting wood residuals into green energy.