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OTAZEN, a leading furniture producer, seeks a Wood Grader to inspect and classify raw wood materials, ensuring only quality inputs enter the production line. The role emphasizes precision, timely reporting, and collaboration with QC, Warehouse, and Production teams.
Ideal candidates have a SMA/SMK background in wood-related fields and 1–2 years of grading experience, with strong knowledge of wood types and defects, and the ability to work on a busy production floor.
Otazen, a growing furniture manufacturing company, is opening an opportunity for a meticulous professional in the field of wood grading to join our Production team. As a Wood Grader, you will be responsible for inspecting and classifying raw wood materials based on quality standards, to ensure only material that meets specifications enters the production process, thereby supporting product quality and material efficiency.
Inspect and grade incoming raw wood materials (logs, sawn timber, veneer, etc.) based on established standards and quality criteria
Identify wood defects such as knots, cracks, warping, moisture content, and other quality issues that affect material usability
Sort and classify wood based on grade, size, and production purpose
Coordinate with Warehouse and Purchasing teams regarding incoming material quality and rejection of non-conforming material
Record and report grading results and material quality data accurately and on time
Collaborate with Production and QC teams to ensure graded material meets the requirements of ongoing production orders
Monitor and report wood quality trends from suppliers to support vendor evaluation
Minimum SMA/SMK education, preferably in Wood Technology, Forestry, or related field
Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Wood Grader, preferably from furniture or wood processing industry
Good understanding of wood types, characteristics, and quality standards/wood defects
Able to work with care, precision, and make decisions quickly and accurately
Good physical condition and willing to work in a production floor environment
Able to work in a team and coordinate with various related divisions
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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees
OTAZEN, founded in the early nineties, has become one of the leading companies in the furniture industry. OTAZEN produces quality furniture for many companies from different countries, reaching five continents.
OTAZEN, is always led by a founding team that has experienced a gradual increase in activity, positioning itself as a leader in the furniture industry for various sectors such as hotels, domestic and contracts.
OTAZEN have own production facilities provided with advanced woodworking technology. We don't depend on external companies to produce furniture, we are entirely independent and self-sufficient.
The production process follows European quality standards, through a professional and industrialized system, while respecting regional specialties.
OTAZEN is audited every year by the most demanding external international certifiers, crediting the full guarantee of our systems and products.
The FSC, COC and SVLK certificates, obtained and renewed annually, describe us as a company actively involved in the concept of sustainability, concerned about the care of the environment of raw materials and respect for the environment.
OTAZEN create and implement global, effective and innovate solutions, that contribute to the business developments of our clients. We are a leading company specialising in the production and use of quality wood. We have the ability to personalize attention worldwide
We are our most demanding customer, we demand our the best in every project.
OTAZEN, founded in the early nineties, has become one of the leading companies in the furniture industry. OTAZEN produces quality furniture for many companies from different countries, reaching five continents.
OTAZEN, is always led by a founding team that has experienced a gradual increase in activity, positioning itself as a leader in the furniture industry for various sectors such as hotels, domestic and contracts.
OTAZEN have own production facilities provided with advanced woodworking technology. We don't depend on external companies to produce furniture, we are entirely independent and self-sufficient.
The production process follows European quality standards, through a professional and industrialized system, while respecting regional specialties.
OTAZEN is audited every year by the most demanding external international certifiers, crediting the full guarantee of our systems and products.
The FSC, COC and SVLK certificates, obtained and renewed annually, describe us as a company actively involved in the concept of sustainability, concerned about the care of the environment of raw materials and respect for the environment.
OTAZEN create and implement global, effective and innovate solutions, that contribute to the business developments of our clients. We are a leading company specialising in the production and use of quality wood. We have the ability to personalize attention worldwide
We are our most demanding customer, we demand our the best in every project.