Senior Lumber Inspector: Wood Grading & Compliance

ADP, Inc.; Bayonne (NJ); 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, pallets, and other wood products used by the Authority. The role requires hands-on experience with lumber grading, wood treatment, industry specifications, and testing methods.

Responsibilities include documenting results, identifying nonconforming materials, and supporting acceptance or rejection decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of inspection/grading experience in lumber operations.
• Experience inspecting railroad ties, plywood, pallets, and various lumber species.
• Familiarity with hardwoods and softwoods.
• Knowledge of pressure-treating techniques used to preserve lumber or provide fire-retardant properties.
• 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 treatment methods.
• Verify compliance with applicable 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 testing methods

Quality control

Industry standards

Documentation

Education

Forestry products

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is seeking a Lumber Inspector to inspect and grade lumber, railroad ties, plywood, pallets, and other wood products used by the Authority. The role requires hands-on experience with lumber grading, wood treatment, industry specifications, and testing methods.

Responsibilities include documenting results, identifying nonconforming materials, and supporting acceptance or rejection decisions.