What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Inspector position at AHF Products?
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Lumber Inspector to be located in Smoot, WV. Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Lumber Inspector is responsible for inspecting and grading lumber.
JOB DUTIES:
- Examine lumber on a moving chain conveyor to determine grade, species, and surface measurement of each board then place a value on the board.
- Reports production issues to supervisor.
- Ensure inspection slip is maintained in optimum working order by performing routine maintenance and repairs.
- Informs supervisor of any repairs needed beyond the scope of normal routine.
- Perform any other work-related task deemed necessary by the mill management.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
- Positive and Verifiable Work History.
- Ability to work occasional overtime.
- Prior sawmill experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Embrace a safety-first attitude and a healthy respect for machinery.
- Prefer working with your hands.
- Prefer to be on your feet all day.
- You are punctual and reliable.
- Requires National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Inspector certification of Lumber
Grading Short Course and four years’ experience. Approved company training and experience may be substituted for formal education/certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs.Occasionally
- Walkins, standing, stretching, bending, climbing, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements. Frequently
- Talk, hear, read, write and comprehend English. Frequently
- Ability to read, write and effectively communicate. Frequently
- Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Frequently
- Work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Frequently
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequently
MENTAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Work with a team.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA).
- Attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively.
- Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Work with a Sense of Urgency.
AHF PRODUCTS:
AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville® and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.
