Lumber Grader: Precision Sorting & Inventory

UFP Industries; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries in California is seeking a lumber grader to perform grading and sorting of softwood SPF and SYP under supervision. You will move and stack lumber, label material by type and size, and apply tags before/after treating. A staple gun is used and bundles are secured for shipment.

The role requires adherence to third-party inspection requirements, accurate production records, inventory maintenance, and participation in safety and CI programs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Certification in lumber grading preferred, but non-certified graders considered if in training.
• No minimum experience required, but manufacturing or lumber experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of related lumber grading experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Grades and sorts lumber 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 predetermined bundle sizes and 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 problems to supervisor.
• Records production on production sheets.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Assist other areas moving material, loading and unloading carts.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UFP Industries in California is seeking a lumber grader to perform grading and sorting of softwood SPF and SYP under supervision. You will move and stack lumber, label material by type and size, and apply tags before/after treating. A staple gun is used and bundles are secured for shipment.

The role requires adherence to third-party inspection requirements, accurate production records, inventory maintenance, and participation in safety and CI programs. Equal opportunity employer.