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Quality & Inventory Control InspectorBell Lumber & Pole is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality & Inventory Control Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain quality and accuracy in our inventory, conduct inbound and outbound load inspections, and support wood flow through our De Queen peeling yard.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate communication and documentation across yard operations, internal teams, and vendors, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting of discrepancies or issues.Audit and monitor inbound materials and suppliers for quality and compliance, document recurring issues, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve concerns and contain nonconforming material.Inspect and verify incoming materials for quality, quantity, and compliance, documenting and escalating any issues or rejected materials as needed.Verify outbound shipments for accurate identification, quantities, and documentation, ensuring all loads meet requirements before release.Serve as a communication link between yard supervision, admin, shipping, scheduling, loaders, grading/framing/kiln leads, QC, Broken Bow, and vendors.Conduct routine physical yard audits and reconcile system inventory to actual yard condition.Accurately complete and maintain inspection records and documentationCommunicate inspection results with plant and quality leadershipMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work areaOther yard duties as neededWhat We're Looking ForEducation: High school diploma or equivalent Experience:Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions, in a fast-paced, heavy-equipment yard environmentHands-on manual labor experience preferred (consistently lift 50 pounds)Previous quality control, inspection, and record-keeping experience is preferredSkills & Requirements:Strong attention to detail and comfort with counts, paperwork, and physical verification.Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn pole classes, lengths, tags, markings, barkie/peeled/GRW/KDW/KDF flow preferredClear communication with supervisors, admin, loaders, QC, logistics, vendors, and other yards.Basic computer skills and ability to learn Bell systems, spreadsheets, and inventory tools.Willingness to stop, hold, and escalate suspect material when the check fails.Commitment to safety and proper PPE useFamiliarity with inventory systems is helpfulFirst 90-Day Learning Expectations First 30 Days Days 31-60 Days -Day Readiness Learn yard flow, material types, key locations, control check forms, inbound/outbound paperwork, and safety expectations. Begin owning routine inbound/outbound checks with oversight. Learn secondary counts, hold process, and system/inventory updates. Own daily check rhythm, vendor wood audit documentation, yard audit support, and discrepancy follow-up with limited supervision. Can independently protect load identity, count integrity, material status, and inventory visibility while escalating issues appropriately.BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANYWith 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 buildings. In 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.BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)401(k) with company matchShort and long-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid holidays and generous paid time offProfessional development opportunitiesEmployee assistance and employee/community hardship programsAn Equal Opportunity EmployerBell 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.
Worksite address
de queen, AR, 71832, US
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