Scaler

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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.

Payment Level (PL):

3

Category/Shift:

Non-exempt, Full-time

Physical Location:

Cantonment, Florida

The Job You Will Perform:

The Fiber Supply Scaler position is a combination role that ensures the quality of raw materials entering the Pensacola 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, ensure Drivers are trained on unloading 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 safety engagement/assessments and reconciling Scale 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.
• 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 and/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 and chemical receipts.
• Security and Internal Control Practices related to fiber receipts.
• Is aware of and enforces Pensacola 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.
• Coordinate load diversions with Wetyard Operators.
• 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.
• Assist with fiber inventory measurements.
• 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.

Key Competencies:

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

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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

• Promotional opportunities.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, 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 are Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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. 

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.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.