Lumber Grader (WWPA-Certified)

Collins Pine Company (Collins); Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Pine Company in Oregon seeks a Certified Lumber Grader to apply WWPA grading rules and identify lumber grades. The role requires maintaining high grading accuracy and collaborating with WWPA inspectors and internal teams.

Candidates must hold applicable WWPA/NGR certificates and comply with safety rules; pre-employment background checks and drug screening are required. On-site work with occasional travel for training or inspections is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one WWPA/NGR grading certificate.
• Ability to follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal history check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and report hazards.
• Assign lumber grades consistent with WWPA guidelines.
• Maintain grading accuracy at 95 percent or higher.
• Coordinate with other certified lumber graders, Dry End Supervisor, QC Coordinator and WWPA inspectors for training.
• Stay up to date on lumber markets and product values.
• Mark lumber for trimming to maximize value and verify stamps.
• Report planer defects immediately to the supervisor.
• Cooperate with inspections of completed units for profitability.
• Assist in developing uncertified graders.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential; periodic travel may be required for training or inspections.

Skills

Lumber grading

WWPA terminology

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

NGR certificate F/C/A

Tools

WWPA standards knowledge

Job description

Collins Pine Company in Oregon seeks a Certified Lumber Grader to apply WWPA grading rules and identify lumber grades. The role requires maintaining high grading accuracy and collaborating with WWPA inspectors and internal teams.

Candidates must hold applicable WWPA/NGR certificates and comply with safety rules; pre-employment background checks and drug screening are required. On-site work with occasional travel for training or inspections is expected.