Lumber Inspector

The Budd Group; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Overtime pay

First shift

Job summary

The Budd Group in Leitchfield, KY is hiring a hardwood lumber grader/inspector to ensure the quality of kiln-dried products. This full-time role will work Monday-Friday on the first shift and involve applying NHLA grading rules to the lumber produced.

Ideal candidates hold NHLA certification (or equivalent), have at least 1 year of experience grading green and kiln-dried domestic lumber, and walnut grading experience is a plus. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• NHLA certification or equivalent experience required.
• Walnut lumber grading experience is a plus.
• Accurately apply NHLA grading rules in practice.
• Minimum 1 year experience grading green and kiln-dried domestic lumber.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect green and/or dry hardwood lumber by species, grade and dimension.
• Grade at production rates while maintaining grading accuracy.
• Use NHLA lumber grading rules to inspect lumber.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

NHLA certification

Walnut grading experience

NHLA rules application

Green & kiln-dried lumber experience

Job description

Hardwood Lumber Grader / Inspector Summary

Our Leitchfield, KY facility is hiring for a hardwood lumber grader / inspector. This person would work to ensure the quality of the product we send out of our kiln dried facility. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

Hardwood Lumber Grader / Inspector Responsibilities:

• Visually inspects green and/or dry hardwood lumber according to species, grade and dimension
• Grade at production rates, while maintaining the required grading accuracy
• Uses NHLA lumber grading rules to inspect lumber
• Work safely and help maintain a safe work environment

Hardwood Lumber Grader / Inspector Qualifications:

• NHLA certified or equivalent experience
• Past experience grading walnut lumber is a plus
• Possess ability to accurately apply NHLA rules
• Minimum of one (1) year experience grading green and kiln dried domestic lumber

Hardwood Lumber Grader / Inspector Pay & Benefits:

• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Competitive Pay
• Full Time Hours
• Overtime Hours and Pay
• Full Plan of Benefits
• Monday-Friday
• First Shift