Lumber Inspector

NWH; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

HSA

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is seeking a Lumber Inspector to evaluate and grade surfaced and rough lumber in a high-production facility. The role requires inspecting, evaluating, and grading lumber to NHLA and company standards for structural and aesthetic applications.

You will inspect wood quality, sort by size and grade, assist in piling and planer line, and ensure safe, clean warehouse operations with accurate measurements daily.

Qualifications

• Must inspect and grade lumber per NHLA standards.
• Strong math skills with precise measurements.
• Flexible schedule with overtime and weekend work.
• Must be 18 years or older and report safety incidents.

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.
• Manually tracking level board.
• Operate and program computer sorter daily.

Skills

Lumber inspection

NHLA standards

Math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.