Quality Lumber Inspector – NHLA Grading & Live Audits

The Budd Group; Donalds (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First shift

Full-time hours

Overtime pay

Benefits plan

Job summary

Clendenin Lumber Co. in Donald's, SC is seeking a Quality Control/Lumber Inspector to ensure hardwood lumber meets NHLA grading standards and customer requirements. You will work with a small team, perform live audits, and halt production if quality falls short.

Training is provided in-house to support consistent product quality. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on inspection across the kiln-dried lumber operation, with opportunities to assist in packaging and yard projects as

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production quality inspection is required.
• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Exceptional negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Learn all general and species-specific aspects of inspecting hardwood lumber.
• Work with a team of 3–4 lumber inspectors.
• Conduct live production audits and record quality findings.
• Stop production when product does not meet specs.
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Organized

Basic computer skills

Job description

Clendenin Lumber Co. in Donald's, SC is seeking a Quality Control/Lumber Inspector to ensure hardwood lumber meets NHLA grading standards and customer requirements. You will work with a small team, perform live audits, and halt production if quality falls short.

Training is provided in-house to support consistent product quality. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on inspection across the kiln-dried lumber operation, with opportunities to assist in packaging and yard projects as