Log Graders and Scalers
Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.
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Salary Information
Log Graders and Scalers: $46,710 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate log quality. | Analysis |
| Record agricultural or forestry inventory data. | General |
| Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. | General |
| Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products. | General |
| Drive passenger vehicles. | General |
| Cut trees or logs. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| AS/400 Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Atterbury Consultants SuperACE/FLIPS | Inventory management software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |