Lumber Inspector: Wood Quality & Compliance Expert

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is seeking a Lumber Inspector to inspect and grade lumber, railroad ties, plywood, and other wood products used in public infrastructure projects. You will apply industry standards and testing methods to ensure compliance and report nonconforming materials.

Your findings guide acceptance decisions and maintenance planning. The role requires deep knowledge of wood preservation, pressure-treating techniques, and experience with various hardwoods and softwoods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience performing inspections or grading in lumber-related settings.
• Experience inspecting railroad ties, plywood, wooden pallets, and various lumber species.
• Experience with hardwoods and softwoods and familiarity with pressure-treating techniques.
• Knowledge of testing methods for wood products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and grade lumber and wood products.
• Inspect railroad ties, plywood, wooden pallets, hardwoods, and softwoods.
• Evaluate pressure treatment, preservation, and fire-retardant methods.
• Verify compliance with industry standards.
• Document inspection results and identify nonconforming materials.
• Support acceptance or rejection recommendations for wood products.

Skills

Lumber inspection

Lumber grading

Railroad tie inspection

Plywood inspection

Wood treatment knowledge

Forestry products

Quality control

Industry standards

Technical documentation

Education

Forestry products degree

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is seeking a Lumber Inspector to inspect and grade lumber, railroad ties, plywood, and other wood products used in public infrastructure projects. You will apply industry standards and testing methods to ensure compliance and report nonconforming materials.

Your findings guide acceptance decisions and maintenance planning. The role requires deep knowledge of wood preservation, pressure-treating techniques, and experience with various hardwoods and softwoods.