Vicksburg-Scaler

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

Category/Shift
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Non-exempt, Full-time,

Physical Location
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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.
• Scale wood products, recovered fiber products, raw materials (chemicals, etc.) and paper trucks into facilities, maintain scaler exception log report, enforce material specifications and all loads and drivers to International Paper’s safety standards.
• Provide timely communications and assistance to the Fiber Supply Team.
• Serve as the first point of contact with truck drivers, vendors, and contractors, and at all times conduct oneself 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.

• 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.

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.