Lumber Inspector/Grader - National Hardwood Lumber Association : Job Details

The Lumber Grader will inspect and grade milled, rough sawed, or dimensional stock lumber in a safe and productive manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Examines lumber on table, moving belt, chain conveyor, or in racks for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.

* Apply grading rules and guidelines to determine the grade of lumber based on visual appearance, size, and characteristics.

* Marks lumber to indicate grade and processing instructions.

* Tallies pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage.

* Scales board footage and records results.

* Working safely and using all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

* Keeping the work area clean and organized.

* Collaborating cooperatively with coworkers in a professional and respectful manner.

* Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience Required

Required Skills/Abilities:

* Previous experience as a lumber inspector or grader preferred, with a strong understanding of lumber grading rules and standards.

* Knowledge of lumber species, characteristics, and terminology.

* Mindfulness and visual acuity to accurately assess lumber quality and defects.

* Communicate effectively with others regarding grading results, quality issues, and recommendations for improvement.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

* Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

* Communicate effectively with others regarding grading results, quality issues, and recommendations for improvement.

* Ability to work overtime as required.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Lumber Grader Certificate

Physical Requirements:

* Prolonged periods standing and walking, including on a moving conveyor belt.

* Ability to work accurately and quickly at the required pace, with changes in temperatures.

* Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive based on previous experience.

Benefits: 401K with excellent matching program, Heath, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Employee Discount