What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Grader position at Hunt Forest Products?
This position requires the ability to visually grade and mark lumber in a fast-paced production line environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- The Lumber Grader will examine rough-sawn lumber and sort according to industry standards.
- The Grader will visually scan lumber for any defects or unsatisfactory machine work.
- Grades, tallies lumber, and performs moisture tests to obtain grade board footage
- Ensures appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and used properly.
- Understands OSHA requirements for the lumber grading area, keeps clean and free of hazards
- Maintains grader equipment
- Works closely with operations on lumber quality
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- NHLA certified
- Understanding of grade rule material and grades of lumber
- Open communication with Operations regarding lumber product
- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Education and Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- A minimum of three (3) years of Lumber Grading experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Position is associated with pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, reaching, stretching, and working in tight positions.
- The employee is frequently required to lift 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds.
- The employee is frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to carry over 50 pounds.
- Inside Conditions: Extremes of heat (100 seasonal), humidity, working in tight areas, and noise (from production machinery).
- This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping, and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, dirty, oily, noisy, hot, and humid.
Hunt Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.
