Grader

Weyerhaeuser • Grifton, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser has a Grader position available at our lumber manufacturing facility in Grifton, NC. The incumbent MUST be committed to safety, have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. This role involves cleaning, calibrating, aligning, and performing minor maintenance on equipment in the Planer Mill, ensuring product specifications are met and managing lumber quality. The position requires learning to grade lumber and passing a certification process, as well as monitoring and adjusting automated grading systems. The role also includes other duties as required, such as operating equipment, and maintaining a clean workstation. Candidates must be self-starters, able to perform basic math and computer tasks, and possess a sense of urgency to maximize production and minimize downtime. Good communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and a commitment to safety, performance, and attendance.

Requirements

• Committed to safety, have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
• Able to perform basic math and basic computer skills
• A sense of urgency in terms of maximizing production and minimizing downtime is necessary in this type of manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work closely with supervisors and others, being a team player/leader
• Good communication skills and demonstrate positive attitude.
• Tasks performed involve work with equipment and material that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and the following of these procedures in order to maintain the safety of the work environment.
• Candidates must be willing and able to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions pertaining to job.
• Self-starter with the ability to work without direct supervision, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Learn to grade 2” dimensional lumber and pass SPIB certification process
• Hand grade reentry lumber and watch lumber to verify Lucidyne accuracy on the line
• Monitors the auto grading system and performs spot check for quality issues
• Monitors performance of moisture meter, stamping, and grading systems, and makes adjustments or performs basic maintenance as needed on all value adding equipment in the Planer department (i.e. cleans, calibrates/aligns, and troubleshoots problems)

Responsibilities

• Clean, calibrate, align and perform minor maintenance on the Lucidyne and other value related equipment in the Planer Mill
• Responsible for working in and creating a safe environment and culture
• Ensures specifications of high value products are met and manages overall lumber quality on the Dry Side (Planer Mill)
• Learn to grade 2” dimensional lumber and pass SPIB certification process
• Hand grade reentry lumber and watch lumber to verify Lucidyne accuracy on the line
• Monitors the auto grading system and performs spot check for quality issues
• Monitors performance of moisture meter, stamping, and grading systems, and makes adjustments or performs basic maintenance as needed on all value adding equipment in the Planer department (i.e. cleans, calibrates/aligns, and troubleshoots problems)
• Other duties as required including but not limited to operating equipment
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Exhibit good performance, safety and attendance records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed