Lumber Grader
The Westervelt Company•Moundville, AL
•$0 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
Westervelt Lumber manufactures high-quality wood products using sustainably sourced timber from our own land and other privately managed forests. With more than 50 years of experience, we produce a wide range of Southern Yellow Pine products for domestic and international customers. Westervelt Lumber is seeking an experienced Grader or an individual looking to grow their career in quality within the lumber industry to join their Moundville, AL team.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, or overtime.
- Strong commitment to safety and excellent attendance.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to learn, adapt, and follow all safety regulations, including PPE use.
- Ability to work in a noisy industrial environment.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience in lumber, wood products, or manufacturing environments.
- Quality experience.
- Knowledge of SPIB Southern Yellow Pine grading rules and manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
- Apply SPIB Southern Yellow Pine grading rules and Westervelt manufacturing standards daily.
- Line-grade lumber produced in the planer mill as needed.
- Inspect finished lumber from the planer mill and moulder for defects and grade accuracy.
- Inspect green lumber from the sawmill and timbers mill for on-size specifications and manufacturing defects.
- Identify and document quality issues and communicate corrective actions to responsible associates.
- Perform quality audits in the sawmill, timbers mill, planer mill, and yarding areas.
- Inspect live running production and remove defects using hand-grading skills.
- Communicate with the Planer Operator to maintain proper setup and prevent defects.
- Assist with MSR setup, calibration, and compliance.
- Assist with ALS/SPIB lumber inspections.
- Set up and operate moisture measuring equipment during shifts and changeovers.
- Perform routine cleanup in areas of responsibility.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
