Quality Control Inspector - Yard

The Budd Group; Town of Smyrna (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Safety oriented workplace

Job summary

Baillie Lumber Co. in Smyrna, NY is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure lumber meets NHLA grading rules and company standards. The role focuses on accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.

You will inspect grade, moisture, and appearance; document results; and work with production, yard, and sales teams to resolve issues. Prior hardwood experience preferred.

We offer a stable, full-time opportunity with room for growth in a leading hardwood lumber operation.

Qualifications

• NHLA hardwood lumber grading experience required.
• Strong knowledge of hardwood species, grades, and defects.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound grading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hardwood lumber for grade, quality, and NHLA compliance.
• Verify dimensions, moisture content, and appearance standards.
• Identify defects and ensure proper classification and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, yard, and sales to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain inspection records and quality reports.
• Assist in training staff on quality standards and grading.
• Ensure quality control procedures and safety standards are followed.

Skills

NHLA hardwood lumber gradingExperience

Knowledge of hardwood species, grades,

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Effective communication and teamwork

Experience in hardwood sawmill or wood

Job description

The Baillie Group, a leading hardwood lumber company, is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our Lumber Yard operation in Smyrna, NY. This role is critical to maintaining our high standards for hardwood lumber quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong NHLA lumber grading experience and a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Quality Control Inspector Responsibilities

• Inspect hardwood lumber for grade, quality, and compliance with NHLA grading rules
• Verify lumber dimensions, moisture content, and appearance standards
• Identify defects and ensure proper classification and documentation
• Work closely with production, yard, and sales teams to resolve quality-related issues
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality reports
• Assist in training and supporting production staff on quality standards and grading expectations
• Ensure company quality control procedures and safety standards are consistently followed

Quality Control Inspector Education & Experience

• Required: NHLA hardwood lumber grading experience
• Strong knowledge of hardwood species, grades, and defects
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound grading decisions
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Prior experience in a hardwood sawmill, concentration yard, or lumber manufacturing environment preferred

Quality Control Inspector Pay & Benefits

• Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary: $20/hr. - $24/hr.*
• Stable, full-time opportunity with a respected hardwood lumber company
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth
• Commitment to quality, safety, and employee development

Baillie Lumber Co. is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.

* The advertised pay range represents what Baillie Lumber Co. believes we would anticipate paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.