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Bell Lumber & Pole Co.
Location: Broken Bow Oklahoma 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM 10:00 PM (Overtime as needed)
$1/hour shift differential
Bell Lumber & Pole is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our this role youll inspect treated utility poles to ensure they meet strict industry and customer standards. Youll work closely with plant operations supporting safety quality and performance across the yard.
Inspect treated poles for compliance with ANSI REA AWPA and customer specifications
Identify defects and apply proper grading rules based on relevant standards
Perform penetration and retention testing on treating charges
Titrate treating solution as required
Accurately complete and maintain inspection records and documentation
Communicate inspection results with plant and quality leadership
Maintain a clean safe and organized work area
Collaborate with internal and independent quality inspectors
Other yard duties as needed
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions
Previous quality control or inspection experience is a plus
Skills & Requirements:
Strong understanding (or willingness to learn) ANSI REA AWPA and ASTM standards
Ability to read a tape measure accurately
Comfortable working around and on pole piles including climbing ladders
Solid math skills and attention to detail
Good communication and record-keeping abilities
Commitment to safety and proper PPE use
Familiarity with inventory systems is helpful
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to sit talk and hear and to use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds infrequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as an outdoor environment with exposure to elements such as heat precipitation wind. Employees will have moderate exposure to noise as heard in pole production yard including exposure to higher noise levels associated with power equipment. Employee will have light exposure to the chemicals and solutions used in treating wood. The job may occasionally require overtime.
With a family legacy spanning over 115 years Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc. Bell Structural Systems Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence.
As one of the largest producers of high-quality renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial addition we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada.
Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally in the way our employees interact with each other and externally in the way we give back to the communities we serve.
Bell Lumber & Pole offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health dental and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
401(k) with company match
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please call or send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail you can read through our EEO Policy.
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