Senior Lumber Inspector & Wood Products Grading

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; Virginia (MN); 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 for compliance with industry standards. The role requires experience with lumber grading, wood treatment processes, and testing methods.

Five years of experience in lumber inspections, familiarity with hardwoods and softwoods, and knowledge of pressure-treatment techniques are preferred to ensure accurate assessments and documentation of results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience performing inspections or grading in a lumber mill or wholesale lumber business.
• Experience inspecting railroad ties, plywood, wooden pallets, and various domestic and foreign 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

Quality control

Documentation

Safety awareness

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Forestry products education

Tools

Wood testing equipment

Pressure treatment processes

Job description

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

Five years of experience in lumber inspections, familiarity with hardwoods and softwoods, and knowledge of pressure-treatment techniques are preferred to ensure accurate assessments and documentation of results.