Position Title:

Scaler

PL 3

Pay Rate:
$41,400 – 55,200
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards.

Category/Shift:

Non-Exempt Full-Time

Physical Location:

Prattville, AL

The Job You Will Perform:

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

• Primarily responsible for the safe, efficient, accurate, and timely processing of fiber receipts
• Ensure security: Maintain access control point and set flow of traffic into the mill.
• Key Tasks: Scale wood products into facilities, Maintain Scaler exception log report, enforcement of material specifications and all safety standards, daily/ weekly scale weight checks, driver designated loop pass card program administration and managing Turn Around Time across various products.
• Provide timely communications and assistance to the Fiber Supply Team
• Other responsibilities within the local Fiber Supply Team and/or Region teams. Possible activities include the collection of chip & fiber fuel samples, safety engagement/assessments and reconciling receipts.
• Serves as the first point of contact with truck drivers, vendors, and contractors. As such, the Fiber Supply Scaler is an important communication link in the wood supply chain, and at all times will conduct him/herself in a courteous and professional manner.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent. Experience with truck scales, customer service, inventory management, 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
  Key Competencies:
• Leadership/management competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Composure
• Patience
• Understanding Others / Sizing Up People
• Communication
• Time Management
• Listening
• Learning on the Fly

Functional/technical competencies

• Functional computer skills and knowledge of software applications
• Peer relationships (teammates, mill customer and suppliers)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written

Position Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Safety – work safely; must always exhibit safe behaviors and adhere to all International Paper safety principles
• Is aware of and enforces all International Paper safety policies with truck drivers, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Must wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) and report all injuries and damage occurring to company or vendor property.
• Demonstrate communications and team building dynamics which support the IP principles of Diversity, Dignity, and Respect.
• Operate scales to safely, accurately, and efficiently process fiber receipts.
• Security and Internal Control Practices related to fiber receipts.
• Is aware of and enforces Prattville Mill fiber specifications—minimum/maximum tree diameter, tree length, tree species, and trim specifications.
• Conduct routine load audits
• 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 including scale maintenance.
• Assist in record retention management
• Willing and able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays. Must report on time.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other duties as required.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities
  

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.