Vicksburg-Scaler

Position Title: 

Scaler

Pay Rate:

$44,800 - 59,700

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: 

Non-exempt, Full-time, 

Three Shifts per day (6AM – 2PM, 2PM – 10PM, 10PM – 6AM Monday – Sunday

Physical Location: 

3737 Highway 3 North

Redwood, MS 39156

The Job You Will Perform: 

The Fiber Supply Scaler position is a combination role that ensures the quality of raw materials entering the Vicksburg Mill. Safety is paramount - both personal, team safety, and the safety of visitors, as well as maintaining a safe work environment.

• Safety – work safely; must always exhibit safe behaviors and adhere to all International Paper safety principles.

• Maintain access control points and set flow of traffic into the mill. 
• Key Tasks: Scale wood products, recovered fiber products, raw materials (chemicals, etc.) and paper trucks into facilities, Maintain Scaler exception log report, enforcement of material specifications and all loads and drivers to International Paper’s safety standards.
• Provide timely communications and assistance to the Fiber Supply Team.
• Serves as the first point of contact with truck drivers, vendors, and contractors, and at all times will conduct him/herself in a courteous and professional manner.

• Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) and report all injuries and damage occurring to company and/or vendor property.

• Manage Truck Turnaround Time - Be aware of and communicate mill operations that may affect the efficiency of turnaround time & processing.

• Must be able to work in adverse conditions such as rain, heat, cold and dust.

• Perform or manage housekeeping functions at and around scalehouse.

• Willing and able to work flexible schedules, overtime as necessary including weekends and holidays. Must report on time. 

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Perform other duties as required.

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent. Experience with truck scales, customer service, knowledge of fiber specifications and species is preferred. Must demonstrate ability or potential to develop basic computer skills. Must be able to adapt to change, cope with different personalities and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

• Computer skills and knowledge of software applications.
• Peer relationships (teammates, mill customer and suppliers).

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.

   

Key Competencies:

• Action Oriented.
• Communicates Effectively.
• Courage.
• Customer Focus.
• Decision Quality.
• Ensures Accountability.
• Interpersonal Savvy.
• Manages Conflict.
• Situational Adaptability.