Lumber Grader

NWH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k Retirement Saving with Company M

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Engagement Activities

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

NHW is seeking a Lumber Grader to inspect, grade, and process lumber at our Hamden, OH facility. The role focuses on identifying defects, ensuring dimensional accuracy, and leading throughput on the production line.

Qualified candidates will have lumber grading experience, strong reliability, and excellent communication. The position operates on first shift, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience grading lumber to NHLA standards or similar.
• Strong flexibility to adapt to production needs.
• Excellent attendance and reliability are essential.
• Excellent communication skills for team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lumber on conveyors or in racks for defects (knots, stains, decay, splits, edges, pitch pockets, wormholes).
• Grade lumber to ensure specified dimensions.
• Lead throughput for the assigned production line.
• Control and operate computer system for the line.
• Scales board footage and records results.
• Pull graded lumber into unit form; follow NHLA guidelines; hand-stack lumber as needed.

Skills

Lumber grading experience

Flexibility

Attendance

Communication skills

Team player

Self-starter

Job description

Description

Lumber Grader works at a lumber yard, or commercial establishment grading lumber. As a lumber grader you will inspect hardwood and softwood species to determine dimension, grade and other qualities.

Pay Range: $18.47 to $23.92 per hour

Locations: Hamden, OH

First Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

NHW Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading?manufacturer and?supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia.?With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the?furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding,?and?millwork industries with 14+ hardwood species from the major U.S. growing regions and imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country, including sawmills, concentration yards, and distribution facilities, using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process?for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Key Functions

• Examine lumber on chain conveyors or in racks for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits,
  faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
• Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions.
• Lead throughput for assigned production line.
  
• Control and operate computer system for assigned production line
  
• Scales board footage and records results.
• Pulls graded lumber into unit form
• Willing to learn/follow NHLA Lumber grading guidelines
• Hand stack lumber as needed

Requirements

• Previous experience grading lumber
• Exhibit a high level of flexibility.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player and Self-Starter
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US full-time for anyone other than current employer.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.