Job Description

Head Scaler

Req Id: 12460

Job Location: Peace Valley

Posting Start Date: 5/13/26

Work Environment: Onsite

Job Description:

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

Information at a Glance

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WE’RE BUILDING WHAT MATTERS™

At LP, innovation isn’t just about building materials—it’s about building up our people. We prioritize your well-being , champion community impact, and strengthen connections that make everyone’s purpose feel seen, heard, and respected. We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers through mentorship, training, and support. Better people make a better LP.

CAREERS

We’re building CAREERS by providing resources and support to help you grow, including:

• Continued education assistance
• Professional development resources
• Clear career pathing and leadership

advancement opportunities

CONNECTIONS

We’re building CONNECTIONS by fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected, through:

• A strong commitment to inclusion and

belonging

• Recognition and rewards through our internal

appreciation programs

• Support for work–life balance through flexible

schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid

work environment for corporate team

members

WELL-BEING

We’re building WELL-BEING by prioritizing safety, health, and wellness every day with:

• An award-winning safety program
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and

bonus opportunities at all levels

PURPOSE

We’re building PURPOSE by making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, through:

• Group volunteer opportunities
• Financial support for local charities and

educational institutions

• Fostering future talent through school

partnerships, career fairs, and community

engagement initiatives

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join us in building what truly matters.

ABOUT LP

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.