Lumber Grader

UFP Industries; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries seeks a lumber grading professional to join our on-site manufacturing team. You will grade and sort softwood SPF and SYP, label and tag materials, and assist with moving and stacking operations in a structured production environment.

Exact responsibilities include adhering to third-party inspection requirements, maintaining inventory accuracy, and participating in safety and continuous improvement programs. This role requires at least 18 years old and prefer basic math proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification in lumber grading preferred, but non-certified graders may be considered if in training.
• No minimum experience required, but manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of lumber grading experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Grade and sort softwood SPF and SYP per third-party inspection requirements.
• Move and secure lumber products and materials per instructions.
• Stack finished products per bundle sizes or customer requirements.
• Label material by type, size and count per specifications.
• Apply tags to material before/after treating/production.
• Use staple gun and troubleshoot equipment.
• Band, bundle and secure material including corner protectors and loading sticks.
• Follow stacking instructions per policy and customer requirements.
• Ensure correct quantities and material are strapped and labeled before leaving the area.
• Maintain accurate inventory of tags and report discrepancies.
• Record production on production sheets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist other areas with moving material and loading/unloading carts.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Grades and sorts of softwood SPF and SYP in accordance with third party TP / SPIB inspection requirements
• Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
• Stacks finished products according to predetermine bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
• Labels material based on type, size and count, and following specifications
• Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production
• Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment
• Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
• Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements
• Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, labeled before leaving the work area
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
• Records production on production sheets
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Assist other work areas moving material, loading and unloading material carts
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is preferred but not required.
• Certification in lumber grading preferred, however non-certified graders will be considered if already in process of training and can be certified
• No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
• 3-5 years of related experience in lumber grading is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.