Head Scaler

Job Purpose To perform and supervise; log scaling, log quality control, log yard inventory, log payments and process trucks. We'd love to meet you if... … you're energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge … you enjoy working with others to deliver great work … you're innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment In this position you will have the opportunity to: Ensure that health and Safety standards and unloading, scaling procedures are understood and followed in log yard Prepare documents, reports, inventory reports, and reports to the ministry, LP Woodlands office and LP plant Control the quality of the wood delivered in the log yard Develop the scaling samples plan for the crown and private wood Maintain log inventory and calculate the plant yield Determination of the weight-volume conversion factors Manage the stumpage payments to the government and the wood payments to the contractors, other companies and private producers ( up to 25 million $/year). Manage the wood sales (bush and log yard). Manage and enter the data in the scale software Track the SFI chain of custody volumes Participate to the determination of the log yard wood sale prices Participate in the log and haul contracts preparation Assist in the preparation of the monthly delivery schedule Program the computer files for the contractor payments and the bush loaders. Process the weighing of loaded and empty log trucks, wax, resin and hog fuel trucks. Ensure that the scales are routinely maintained and functioning within the Federal Weights and measures guidelines. Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations Perform other duties as necessary What do I need to be successful? High school diploma required. Appropriate Log Scaling license/certificate required. Thorough knowledge of the green end log requirements Knowledge of the LP environmental management system, forest management and wood fiber utilization Broad knowledge and experience with government regulations, logging utilization standards, log scaling regulations and grading rules Skills in computer and scaling/payment software (Cengea,Felix) Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Education High school diploma required Appropriate Log Scaling license/certificate required Work Environment