Lumber Grading Lead — Quality & Operations

The Lumber Manufactory, Inc.; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (employee + dependents

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

The Lumber Manufactory, Inc. in New Albany, MS is hiring a Lumber Grader to inspect, grade, and sort lumber to NHLA rules and company specs. This hands-on role requires leadership in a fast-paced industrial environment and a commitment to quality.

You will work with sawyers and production staff, maintain accurate logs, and ensure safe practices while driving continuous improvement in wood quality and yield.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; forestry/wood science education preferred.
• Experience in lumber grading within the wood products industry.
• Knowledge of lumber grading standards (e.g. ALS or other regional rules).
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• Proficiency with grading equipment, systems, and relevant computer software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lumber for defects such as knots, splits, decay, and warping.
• Grade and sort lumber by species, size, and quality using NHLA or other grading rules.
• Mark lumber with grade stamps and processing instructions.
• Record grading data and maintain accurate logs.
• Communicate with sawyers and production staff to ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate and maintain grading tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Lumber grading

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Forestry/Wood science education preferred

Tools

Grading equipment

Lumber software

Job description

The Lumber Manufactory, Inc. in New Albany, MS is hiring a Lumber Grader to inspect, grade, and sort lumber to NHLA rules and company specs. This hands-on role requires leadership in a fast-paced industrial environment and a commitment to quality.

You will work with sawyers and production staff, maintain accurate logs, and ensure safe practices while driving continuous improvement in wood quality and yield.