Lumber Inspector Trainee — Hands-On Quality & Safety

NWH; Hamden (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k match

HSA

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Lumber Inspector Trainee to join our plant team. You will inspect lumber quality, sort by size and grade, and assist in piling lumber while keeping the warehouse clean and safe.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and the ability to work with the production team in a fast-paced facility. Prior lumber experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Available to work Monday–Friday with occasional weekends and overtime.
• Report all safety incidents including near misses.
• Strong math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions.
• Flexibility with work hours and shifts (overtime/weekends).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Math skills

Leadership

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Computer sorter

Grading stick

Job description

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Lumber Inspector Trainee to join our plant team. You will inspect lumber quality, sort by size and grade, and assist in piling lumber while keeping the warehouse clean and safe.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and the ability to work with the production team in a fast-paced facility. Prior lumber experience is helpful but not required.