Senior Lumber Inspector & Wood Grading Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Princeton (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 experience with lumber grading, wood treatment processes, industry specifications, and testing of wood products.

Candidates should have extensive experience inspecting hardwoods and softwoods, familiarity with pressure-treating techniques, and knowledge of testing methods for wood products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience performing inspections or grading in lumber mills or wholesale lumber businesses.
• Experience inspecting railroad ties, plywood, wooden pallets, and various lumber species.
• Experience with both hardwood and softwood lumber categories.
• Familiarity with 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

Documentation

Education

Forestry products education

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 experience with lumber grading, wood treatment processes, industry specifications, and testing of wood products.

Candidates should have extensive experience inspecting hardwoods and softwoods, familiarity with pressure-treating techniques, and knowledge of testing methods for wood products.