What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Inspector position at Missouri Walnut Group?
ABOUT US
Missouri Walnut Group is located in Neosho, Missouri, our facility covers over 130 acres. We are embarking on changing the lumber industry by combining technology and process control to drive safety, quality and precision manufacturing in order to continue to push the limits on growth and innovation. Here at Missouri Walnut, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly believe when creating a culture based on core values such as integrity, honesty, passion, accountability and trust it will allow us to focus on getting better every day and push the limits of what we can achieve together.
We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits
- 401K Retirement Planning with Company Match
- Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing Bonus
SUMMARY
Missouri Walnut Group is looking for a skilled Lumber Inspector with a high attention to detail, safety standards, who will help ensure lumber is examined properly to determine quality and assign grades. On the job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have a willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential, the goal is to ensure that production procedures are carried out smoothly in order to maximize efficiency and profits. This position participates in our monthly profit-sharing bonus which is based on profitability of the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Examine lumber on table, moving belt, chain conveyor or lumber handline line for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pith pockets, wormholes and defective milling.
- Must be able to grade and classify lumber using established standards and criteria.
- Comply with safety, quality, and productivity requirements and procedures.
- Regular/dependable attendance required.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Lumber Grader Certificate is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to grade, classify, and recognize wood characteristics in order to distinguish qualifying criteria according to established standards and specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, as well as procedure manuals.
- Ability to use a tape measure and use basic math skills in order to determine maximum yields.
- Understanding of production procedures.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of personal protective equipment).
- Flexibility of work hours including overtime.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Work will be indoors, but can experience high heat and cold.
· Ability to stand, stoop and or bend for long periods of time in order to perform work.
· Employee will be required to occasionally lift/move at least 50lbs.
· Ability to work within a dusty and loud environment.
We may conduct an internal and external search simultaneously, to select the most qualified candidate.
MISSOURI WALNUT GROUP is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Missouri Walnut Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25
