Grader I-Dillard Lumber

Roseburg Forest Products; Dillard (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products seeks a lumber grader to inspect and grade lumber on a moving belt, marking defects and trimming to maximize value. The role requires strong math skills and familiarity with sawmill controls. Certification or ability to obtain grader certification is preferred, with preference for experienced graders.

This on-site position emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume mill. Candidates should be comfortable working around conveyors, planers, and other mill

Qualifications

• Work in a fast-paced environment, straighten lumber and keep lugs full.
• Inspect lumber on a moving belt, marking defects like knots, stains, decay, splits, wane, bugs, mold.
• Determine grade and trim to obtain the highest marketable value.
• Provide timely QA feedback to planer operators regarding quality and size issues.
• Must be able to obtain a grader certification.
• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with sawmill electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• straighten lumber and keep lugs full in a fast-paced setting.
• Examine lumber on a moving belt, mark defects such as knots and stains.
• Grade lumber and trim for maximum market value.
• Give feedback to planer operators on quality and sizing issues.

Skills

Lumber grading

Mathematical skills

Sawmill controls

Fast-paced work

Education

Grader certification (preferred)

Tools

Conveyor system operation

Planer controls

Job description

Brief Description

Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg

Brief Description

Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg

Summary:

The position will require the employee to do the following duties and be able to proficiently operate all equipment. Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Ability to work fast paced, straightening lumber and keeping lugs full
• Responsible for the examining lumber on a moving belt or chain conveyor, marking lumber defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, wane, bug holes, mold or defective milling.
• Determines grade and trimming to obtain the highest marketable value
• Quality Assurance: Providing timely feedback to planer operators regarding planer quality & size issues
• Must be able to obtain a grader certification
• Strong mathematical skills
• Proficiency in use of sawmill electrical controls
• Preference for certified lumber Graders or those with experience in grading lumber.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS