What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardwood Lumber Grader position at Warrior Hardwood LLC?
Warrior Hardwood LLC is looking for an experienced Hardwood Lumber Grader for our Dry Kiln operation to join our team!
About Warrior Hardwood LLC:
The company has operated for 15 years Kiln Drying lumber for its associates. Our facility in Oakman, AL, is a Dry Kiln operation under the mission of providing upgraded KD boards to our partners and customers. It is a family owned operation.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Hardwood Lumber Grader is a vital position in our lumber production process. To accurately inspect and properly grad hardwood boards to the higher standards set by the NHLA is the job goal and mission.
The Grader is responsible for sorting through the lumber on the grader chains and marks out the common boards, check oversize, and marking trimming that is needed. Grader examines both faces of each board then assigns and marks a grade on the board so that correct trimming decisions are made to increase the value of each board. Then lead and organizes in grades/sizes, tags the bundles and writes the grading reports.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality inspections of products to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Visual inspection of grading area for orderliness and cleanliness (i.e. Keep area swept clean of wood debris).
- Visual inspection of lumber on the chain conveyor for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes,
and defective milling.
- Marks out all of the common, oversize, and boards that need any special trim.
- Check widths and thickness to ensure proper size uniformity at various times throughout the shift.
- Assess lumber surfacing quality on both sides.
- Responsible to note the quality of surfacing and take action over any concerns of surfacing defects.
- Tag bundles with all information: specie, size, grade, board feet.
- Write grading reports and send to the sellers and Manager.
- Load and unload trucks and Kiln when necessary and performs other duties as assigned.
- Have a good disposition towards team work and communicate concerns with Manager.
Requirements Skills & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Lock out/Tag out trained.
- SAFETY minded while working in a production environment.
- Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move and flip boards and wood pieces.
- NHLA certification. At least 1 year lumber grading experience using NHLA grade rules.
- Driving forklifts experience.
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill and Dry Kiln operation environment.
Salary & benefits
- Compensation is commensurate with experience ($18 to $25 per hour)
- Work Insurance
How to apply: Please send resume & application to warriorhardwoods@gmail.com
Join our team as a Grader, where your expertise will be appreciated and key to maintaining the highest standards of product quality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25