Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records.
High school diploma
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
Log Graders and Scalers
Also called: Log Buyer, Log Grader, Log Scaler, Scaler
- Typical education
- High school diploma
- 64% of workers surveyed
- Preparation needed
- Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Job Zone 2 of 5
- Programs in this directory
- 0
- none linked yet
What log graders and scalers do
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.
Typical tasks
- 1Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
- 2Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
- 3Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
- 4Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
- 5Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
- 6Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
- 7Arrange for hauling of logs to appropriate mill sites.
- 8Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
- 9Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
- 10Communicate with coworkers by signals to direct log movement.
Key skills
- Active Listening3.2/5
- Critical Thinking3.2/5
- Speaking3.1/5
- Active Learning3.0/5
- Coordination3.0/5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.0/5
- Monitoring3.0/5
- Writing3.0/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Knowledge areas
- Production and Processing3.8/5
- Mathematics3.3/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.1/5
- Administration and Management3.0/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Technology used
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
How to become one
- Education
- The most common level among workers surveyed is a high school diploma (64%). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Where to study
No programs in this directory are linked to this career yet.
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