Certified Grader

Collins Pine Company (Collins); Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Pine Company in Oregon seeks a Certified Lumber Grader to apply WWPA grading rules and identify lumber grades. The role requires maintaining high grading accuracy and collaborating with WWPA inspectors and internal teams.

Candidates must hold applicable WWPA/NGR certificates and comply with safety rules; pre-employment background checks and drug screening are required. On-site work with occasional travel for training or inspections is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one WWPA/NGR grading certificate.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal history check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and report hazards.
• Assign lumber grades consistent with WWPA guidelines.
• Maintain grading accuracy at 95 percent or higher.
• Coordinate with other certified lumber graders, Dry End Supervisor, QC Coordinator and WWPA inspectors for training.
• Stay up to date on lumber markets and product values.
• Mark lumber for trimming to maximize value and verify stamps.
• Report planer defects immediately to the supervisor.
• Cooperate with inspections of completed units for profitability.
• Assist in developing uncertified graders.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential; periodic travel may be required for training or inspections.

Skills

Lumber grading

WWPA terminology

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

NGR certificate F/C/A

Tools

WWPA standards knowledge

Job description

Position Summary:

The Certified Lumber Grader holds grading certification(s) and applies the requisite grading rules of the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) to identify grades of lumber.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Assign grades in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines established by the company and the WWPA.
• Maintain a grading accuracy of 95 percent in all products.
• Communicate with and learn from other certified lumber graders and the Dry End Supervisor, Quality Control Coordinator, and WWPA inspectors for continued education.
• Remain up to date on current lumber markets and product values.
• Mark lumber for trimming to obtain the highest marketable value from the material and verify stamp legibility.
• Report any planer manufacturing defects immediately to department supervisor.
• Cooperate with the inspection of completed units to ensure accuracy and profitability.
• Assist in the successful development of uncertified graders.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
• Periodic travel may be required for training or product inspections.

Position Requirements:

Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Possess and maintain at least one grading certification. The National Grading Rules (NGR) Certificate F, "All NGR Grades;" Certificate C, "Commons;" and Certificate A, "Shop" are preferred.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and extreme temperatures.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.

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