Lumber Inspector

NWH; Loudonville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity based on company

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Dis

401k Retirement Saving with Company M

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Lumber Inspector to evaluate and consistently grade surfaced and rough lumber in a high‑production manufacturing environment, following NHLA and company grading standards for structural and aesthetic applications.

You will inspect wood quality, sort by size, species and grade, assist in piling lumber and the planer line, verify thickness, width and length, and operate the computer sorter daily to support accurate and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Available to work Monday–Friday with occasional weekends and overtime.
• Reporting of all safety incidents, including near misses.
• Strong math skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying and fractions.
• Flexibility with work hours and shifts (overtime/weekends as needed).

Responsibilities

• Inspect wood quality for kiln dried and green lumber.
• Sort product by size, species, and grade.
• Assist in piling lumber and planer line as needed.
• Keep the warehouse and conveyors clean and clear of debris.
• Verify accurate thickness, width and length specifications.
• Operate and program computer sorter daily.

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

NWH Overview: Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries. The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary

The Lumber Inspector is responsible for evaluating and consistently grading surfaced and rough lumber in a high-production manufacturing environment. The team member is expected to possess the necessary skills to accurately inspect, evaluate, and grade lumber according to NHLA and company-specific grading standards. This position ensures that lumber meets company quality standards and specifications for both structural and aesthetic applications.

What You'll Do

• Inspect wood quality for kiln dried and green lumber
• Sort product by size, species, and grade
• Assist in piling lumber and planer line as needed
• Keep the warehouse and conveyors clean and clear of debris
• Verify accurate thickness, width and length specifications
• Manually tracking level board
• Operate and program computer sorter daily

Required

• Must be 18 years of age
• Available to work Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and over-time
• Reporting of all safety incidents, including near misses
• Strong math skills: Adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying and fractions
• Flexibility with work hours and shifts (ability to work overtime and weekends as needed)

What We Offer

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.