Senior Lumber Inspector: Wood Grading & Compliance

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; 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 related wood products for compliance with industry standards. The role requires experience in lumber grading, wood treatment processes, and testing methods.

Minimum qualifications include at least five years of inspections or grading in a lumber operation and familiarity with hardwoods and softwoods.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of inspection or grading experience in lumber industry.
• Experience inspecting railroad ties, plywood, pallets, and various lumber species.
• Experience with hardwoods and softwoods.
• Familiarity with pressure-treating techniques.
• 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 methods.
• Verify compliance with 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 treatment knowledge

Quality control

Industry standards

Technical documentation

Forestry products

Education

Forestry degree

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is seeking a Lumber Inspector to inspect and grade lumber, railroad ties, plywood, pallets, and related wood products for compliance with industry standards. The role requires experience in lumber grading, wood treatment processes, and testing methods.

Minimum qualifications include at least five years of inspections or grading in a lumber operation and familiarity with hardwoods and softwoods.