Log scaler and quality controller, Kaitirotiro poro rākau
Also known as
- Log assessor, log scaler, quality controller, timber measurer, log grader, grader
Log scalers and quality controllers inspect logs for defects and measure, record and track logs to check their value, quantity and location.
Duration
2:08 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$55K to $80K
Most common
$104K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Log scalers and quality controllers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work in forests, bush and scrubland in rural areas and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather and in hazardous and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- grade and scale logs
- record agricultural or forestry inventory data
- measure and ticket logs
- mark agricultural or forestry products for identification
- direct material handling or moving activities
- communicate with other workers to coordinate activities
- drive passenger vehicles
- cut trees or logs
- operate forestry equipment
- record and track logs
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually train on the job to become a log scaler and quality controller and experience and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to be over 16 years old
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3)
- to do an apprenticeship in forestry
- a New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 4)
- a relevant tertiary qualification in forestry studies or similar area
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 2 may be useful.
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