Log Quality Technician (Lumberton) - Idaho Forest Group

Summary:

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the onsite log delivery process. Additionally, this person ensures that the quality of the wood received meets IFG’s quality standards. This person is also responsible for clearly and concisely communicating our standards and expectations to drivers and suppliers while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Safety:

• Safely work around mobile equipment and scales
• Identify any safety risks or issues, including defects or hazards that may adversely affect safe unloading of the truck
• Maintain a safe work environment in the scalehouse and logyard
• Report any safety concerns to the manager or Resource Team
• Monitor drivers and ensure they are following IFG’s safety expectations (i.e., proper PPE)
• Attend all required training

 Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in an Industrial environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in operating heavy equipment preferred
• Scaling experience a plus, but not necessary
• Must be able to comprehend log scaling rules with detailed specifications
• Basic competence with business-level software programs
• Detail oriented and organized, with intermediate reading/writing comprehension and math skills
• Must take initiative and work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

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) Resource-Forestry