LUMBER GRADER

PalletOne Inc.; Selma, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PalletOne Inc. in Selma, AL is hiring a Lumber Grader to grade and sort softwood SPF and SYP according to TP/SPIB standards. You will move, stack, label, and secure lumber, ensuring correct quantities and proper tagging before shipment. Responsibilities include inventory tagging, reporting discrepancies, and assisting with loading operations.

You will join a team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency, with opportunities for training in lumber grading and advancement within the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Certification in lumber grading preferred; non-certified applicants considered if training is possible.
• 3-5 years lumber grading experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or lumber experience preferred; basic math skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Grade and sort softwood SPF and SYP per TP/SPIB requirements.
• Move, stack, label, and secure lumber to meet specs.
• Maintain inventory tags and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assist with loading/unloading and operate staple gun; use bands and corner protectors.
• Participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Basic Math

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lumber grading certification

Job description

## LUMBER GRADERApply: Selma, AL (PalletOne): Full time: Posted Today: R22696**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.*