Lead Lumber Inspector-Grading

Northwest Hardwoods•Dailey, WV

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lumber Grader is responsible for evaluating and providing consistent and accurate grading of surfaced, kiln-dried, and green-in lumber in a high-production manufacturing operation. This role ensures that all products meet the company's quality standards and specifications for structural and aesthetic uses.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in lumber grading or a related field.
Knowledge of grading standards such as those set by the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) or similar organizations.
Must follow all established safety policies.
Must have an exemplary safety record and a positive, can-do attitude.
Be adaptable, work where needed as required.
Must be able to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required, and in all conditions.
Capable of completing the required documentation.
Able to work as a team, get along with team members, give and take advice and criticism from other team members.
Crosstrain in other production-related jobs.

Nice To Haves

NHLA certification is preferred.
Willingness to learn the NWH Proprietary Grading System

Responsibilities

Grades lumber based on NHLA and proprietary grading standards.
Must know how to grade Kiln Dry and "Green in" Lumber, all species to NHLA standards.
Examine lumber on chain conveyors or racks for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions.
Tallies pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage.
Removes unsatisfactory pieces from the conveyor or table and places pieces on stacks, in bins, or on carts.
Scales board footage and records results.
Pulls graded lumber into unit form.
Communicate with kiln operators, machine operators, and lumber stackers to ensure a consistent flow of quality lumber.
Ability to extract the maximum value out of all species and grades.
Assist with the implementation of new grades or product changes.
Assist in quarterly product reviews with level I and II Lumber graders.
Maintain a 95% or better grade average
Collaborate with Operators on discrepancies and defects.
Reviews product carts for grade opportunities or missed piled boards.
Assist with the training of level I and II graders.
Other duties as assigned.