Swing Hardwood Veneer Grader

STATES INDUSTRIES LLC•Eugene, OR

2d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Hardwood Veneer Grader is responsible for grading and separating hardwood veneers and Import Core (also known as Lauan) according to ANSI, HPVA, States Industries proprietary, and other applicable grading standards. This position plays an important role in ensuring incoming veneer meets established quality expectations. The Grader identifies material that does not meet grade requirements and communicates concerns to the Hardwood Veneer Purchasing Manager so the material can be evaluated and a supplier claim initiated when appropriate.

Requirements

Three to six months of experience handling hardwood veneer preferred.
Previous experience grading hardwood veneer or plywood preferred.
Experience safely and efficiently handling sheets of veneer with speed and care preferred.
Basic computer skills required.
Experience creating labels and working with computer-based inventory or production systems preferred.
Experience with D365 or a similar system is a plus.
Ability and willingness to learn applicable veneer grading standards and processes.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, grading standards, and procedure manuals.
Ability to learn and appropriately use terminology related to veneer grading.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and units of measure.
Ability to accurately maintain running and total material counts.
Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to identify problems, collect and evaluate information, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions.
Ability to identify quality or grading concerns and communicate them appropriately.
Ability to work independently to resolve routine issues while knowing when to escalate concerns.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and apply HPVA, ANSI, proprietary, and other applicable veneer grading standards.
Grade and separate hardwood veneers and Import Core/Lauan according to established quality and grade requirements.
Accurately report grading orders in D365.
Print veneer tickets based on grade and quantity.
Identify the tight and loose sides of veneer grain.
Mark veneer loads according to grade using established unit striping requirements.
Maintain expected grading productivity, including the ability to grade approximately 1,500 pieces of hardwood veneer or Import Core/Lauan.
Maintain accurate running and total veneer counts throughout the grading process.
Print load tickets from D365.
Identify material that does not meet expected grade or quality standards and promptly communicate concerns to the Hardwood Veneer Purchasing Manager.
Assist with inventory counts, inventory discrepancies, and problem-solving as needed.
Safely perform work in warehouse areas with active forklift and mobile-equipment traffic.
Assist in other areas of the department as business needs require.
Support the team in achieving established Safety, Quality, and Production goals.
Maintain an organized and safe work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.