Lumber Grader

PalletOne Inc.; Selma, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Alabama seeks a Lumber Grading Technician to follow TP/SPIB guidelines, grade and sort lumber, and prepare materials for production. High school diploma or GED is preferred; basic math skills and manufacturing experience are helpful.

Certification in lumber grading is preferred, but training is available for non-certified applicants. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy on production records, tagging inventory, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment with equal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• Certification in lumber grading preferred; non-certified graders may be considered if training is in progress.
• No minimum experience required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Grades and sorts softwood SPF and SYP according to inspection requirements.
• Moves and secures lumber and materials per instructions.
• Stacks finished products to specified bundle sizes or customer requirements.
• Labels material by type, size and count; attaches customer specifications.
• Maintains accurate inventory of tags and production records.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs.

Skills

Lumber grading

Basic math

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lumber grading certification preferred

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.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.