Quality Control Inspector - 3rd Shift

Quality Control Inspector (3rd Shift)

Bell Lumber & Pole Co.

Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma | 3rd Shift: 10PM-6AM (Sunday - Thursday) Starting pay is $22.50/hour (Plus $1 shift differential)

Are you interested in contributing to a company whose mission is to radically love and influence lives? Bell Lumber & Pole is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our team. In this role, you'll inspect treated utility poles to ensure they meet strict industry and customer standards. You'll work closely with plant operations, supporting safety, quality, and performance across the yard.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect treated wood utility 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

What We're Looking For

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.

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Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer 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 an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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