Lumber Quality Grader & Deck Inspector

Hartzell Fan, Inc.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartzell Fan, Inc. is seeking a Lumber Inspector/Trainee to inspect lumber on the grading deck using NHLA rules and to operate the Lumber Handling Machine. The role includes grading offline with an experienced grader until qualified to Grade at Hartzell standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining high grading accuracy, reporting tallies, and aligning with safety practices while assisting on the production line as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grading walnut lumber along with other hardwoods species is desired.
• NHLA schooling is preferred but not mandatory.
• Long periods of sitting on grading deck. Occasionally turns boards weighing between 5 lbs. to over 60 lbs. using lumber grading rulers.
• Familiar with lumber grading rules, calculator, tally book, pencil, lumber crayon stick, grad console and board turner is plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspects lumber by species, grade and dimension on the grading deck using NHLA rules.
• Operates and controls the Lumber Handling Machine from the grading deck.
• Grades offline with an experienced grader until qualified to grade at Hartzell standards.
• Switches off with another lumber inspector as needed and maintains safety practices.

Skills

Walnut grading experience

Hardwood grading exposure

Education

NHLA schooling

Tools

Calculator

Tally book

Pencil

Lumber grading ruler

Grad console

Board turner

Lumber crayon stick

Job description

Hartzell Fan, Inc. is seeking a Lumber Inspector/Trainee to inspect lumber on the grading deck using NHLA rules and to operate the Lumber Handling Machine. The role includes grading offline with an experienced grader until qualified to Grade at Hartzell standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining high grading accuracy, reporting tallies, and aligning with safety practices while assisting on the production line as needed.