Swing Hardwood Veneer Grader

STATES INDUSTRIES•Eugene, OR

5d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Grade and separate Hardwood veneers and Import Core (aka: Lauan) according to ANSI, HPVA, Proprietary, and other applicable grading standards. Identify and report materials that do not meet grade expectations to Hardwood Veneer Purchasing Manager to determine if a Claim is needed.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to learn terms in veneer grading.
Basic math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of measure and whole numbers.
Ability to read tape measure and read fractions.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and work to implement solutions.

Nice To Haves

3-6 months of handling hardwood veneer preferred.
Grading hardwood veneer or plywood, preferred
Experience with label making and computers.
Experience with moving sheets of veneer with speed and care.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret HPVA, Proprietary, and other applicable grading standards.
Report Grading Orders accurately in D365.
Print tickets for veneer according to grade and quantity.
Identify tight and loose side of grain on veneer.
Mark loads of veneer according to grade (follow unit striping outline).
Able to achieve 1500 pieces when grading Hardwood Veneers and Import Core (aka: Lauan).
Print load tickets from D365.
Keep accurate count of veneer while grading (running count and total count).
Work in tight quarters around forklifts.
Assist in other areas of department as needed.
Assist with Inventory counting and problem solving as needed.
Must support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.