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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.
Location: Broken Bow, Oklahoma | 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Overtime as needed)
Starting pay is $20 an hour with $1/hour shift differential
Key Responsibilities
Inspect treated poles for compliance with ANSI, REA, AWPA, and customer specifications
Identify defects and apply proper grading rules based on relevant standards
Physically roll poles with third party inspector to visually inspect each pole
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 working outdoors in variable weather conditions
Hands-on manual labor a plus (consistently lift 50 pounds)
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
BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY
With 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.
BENEFITS
Bell Lumber & Pole offers 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
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 email to HRTeam@blpole.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.
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Regular Hours - 2PM - 10PM, M-F, with overtime as needed
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