F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company is seeking an experienced and certified Log Scaler to join our resource team in Columbia Falls, MT. Stoltze is the oldest family-owned sawmill and forest management company in Montana.

Stoltze is dedicated to active stewardship of our forest resources and production of high quality wood products. The Log Scaler position is a full-time hourly position. Stoltze offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with a probationary wage starting at $27.17/hour with additional benefits including accrued vacation, 401k match, holiday pay, and highly competitive insurance plans.

 

Position Description:

As a Log Scaler for Stoltze you will be tasked with scaling logs from various entities helping quantify species and volume for the sawmill as well as quality control for log purchases. Additionally, you will be helping our resource team maximize production, efficiency, and safety in log handling, and storage, while supplying the mill with adequate material to meet its fiber demands.

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Responsibilities will include scaling logs, equipment operation and maintenance, maintenance of log yard, storage and handling of sawlogs, maintaining fiber supply and flow to sawmill, and constant communication with mill-site supervisors.

 

You will be required to work closely with other resource department personnel, plant supervisors, and private contractors. This position reports to the Log Yard Lead and Resource Manager.

 

Education and Experience:

Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.  Scaling experience is preferred. Preference will be given to those individuals with five years or greater of log yard management and equipment operation experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.  Stoltze is an equal opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance drug policy.

 

Application Process: DEADLINE July 31st 2026.

 

A full job description and job application can be viewed at www.stoltzelumber.com. To apply, please send a resume, letter of intent and completed job application to:

 

Cameron Wohlschlegel

Lands & Resource Manager

PO Box 1429

Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Or e-mail to cwohlschlegel@stoltzelumber.com