Lumber Quality Inspector — NHLA Grading & Sorting

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

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.