LUMBER GRADER

Job Summary

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Grades and sorts of softwood SPF and SYP in accordance with third party TP / SPIB inspection requirements
• Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
• Stacks finished products according to predetermine bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
• Labels material based on type, size and count, and following specifications
• Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment
• Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
• Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements
• Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, labeled before leaving the work area
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
• Records production on production sheets
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Assist other work areas moving material, loading and unloading material carts
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is preferred but not required.
• Certification in lumber grading preferred, however non-certified graders will be considered if already in process of training and can be certified
• No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
• 3-5 years of related experience in lumber grading is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.