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Quality Control Inspector - 3rd Shift
full-time•Broken Bow
About this role
Quality Control Inspector (3rd Shift)
Bell Lumber & Pole Co.
📍 Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma | 🕒 3rd Shift: 10PM-6AM (Sunday - Thursday)
💲 Starting pay is $20/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.
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 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
For additional details, you can read our EEO Policy.
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What you'll do
- The Quality Control Inspector will inspect treated wood utility poles for compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. They will also maintain inspection records and communicate results with plant leadership.
About BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC
Bell Lumber & Pole Company provides the utility market with treated wood utility poles, servicing utilities primarily in the North American markets with an expanding international footprint.
Bell Structural Solutions, a division of Bell Lumber & Pole, also provides beautiful glued laminated timber and mass timber building materials, as well as sustainable wood telecom structures.
Bell is a 113-year-old, family-owned company with more than 200 employees, but despite its growth, it continues to maintain its small-business culture and commitment to excellence.
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What does a Quality Control Inspector - 3rd Shift do at BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC?
As a Quality Control Inspector - 3rd Shift at BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC, you will: the Quality Control Inspector will inspect treated wood utility poles for compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. They will also maintain inspection records and communicate results with plant leadership..
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