Lumber Grader

NWH•Clinton Township, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwood species from the major U.S. growing regions and imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 30 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country, including sawmills, concentration yards, and distribution facilities, using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

Requirements

Previous experience grading lumber.
Exhibit a high level of flexibility.
Excellent attendance record.
Excellent communication skills.
Team Player and Self-Starter.
Must have legal authorization to work in the US full-time for anyone other than current employer.

Nice To Haves

Willing to learn/follow NHLA Lumber grading guidelines

Responsibilities

Examine lumber on chain conveyors or in racks for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions.
Lead throughput for assigned production line.
Control and operate computer system for assigned production line.
Scales board footage and records results.
Pulls graded lumber into unit form.
Willing to learn/follow NHLA Lumber grading guidelines.
Hand stack lumber as needed.