Nc Lumber Grader / Forklift Operator

Marketing Decore Approved•Monroe, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lumber Grader Visually inspects and marks various types of woods to ensure proper specification and color grades. The Lumber Grader will also serve as a Back-Up Forklift Operator, responsible for safely transport loads, ensuring operational efficiency, quality and inventory control.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED and/or 1-year related experience
Minimum 2 years of lumber experience
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well within a diverse team environment
Forklift operation experience
lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, repetitive arm/hand motion, pulling, reaching, bending.
Basic math skills
Ability to use a tape measure in both inches and millimeters
Valid NC/SC driver’s license (Required)

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, mixes glue
Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions
Marks lumber to indicate grade and processing instructions
Tallies pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage
Determines cuts to be made to obtain highest marketable value from material
Removes unsatisfactory pieces from conveyor or table and places pieces on stacks, in bins, or on carts
Scales board footage and records results
Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor and or Manager.
Continual quality checks
Work area is to be kept clean and organized
Operates forklift to receive and store lumber and load equipment.
Assists with monthly and annual inventory cycle counts and tracking.