Softwood Lumber Grader and Sawmill Quality Supervisor

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. seeks a remote Softwood Lumber Grader and Sawmill Quality Supervisor to review sawn lumber descriptions and images, identify defects, and make visual grade decisions using industry rules. You will articulate the evidence behind each grade call and ensure stamping accuracy.

This remote contractor role pays $20–$60 per hour, with eligibility across listed countries, including the United States. Strong practical lumber-grading knowledge and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Practical visual grading experience with softwood species.
• Strong knowledge of industry grading rules (NLGA/WWPA/SPIB/WCLIB) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review sawn softwood lumber descriptions and images to identify defects.
• Make visual grade decisions using established grading rules.
• Explain the rule basis for each grading decision in writing and verbally.
• Review grade stamp accuracy and analyze quality control cases.
• Maintain consistent, technically accurate decisions across repeated tasks.

Skills

Practical visual grading experience

Softwood species knowledge

Quality control in sawmilling

Grade stamping familiarity

Job description

Softwood Lumber Grader and Sawmill Quality Supervisor

Review softwood lumber descriptions and images, identify defects, and make visual grade decisions using industry rules. This remote contractor role pays $20 to $60 per hour and requires fluent English plus practical lumber-grading knowledge.

Remote Hourly · $20–$60/hr

$20–$60/hr

Compensation

Contract, part-time

Engagement

Remote

Location

Open in 52 countries

• United States
• Algeria
• Argentina
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Denmark
• Egypt
• France
• Germany
• Ghana
• Greece
• India
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• Nigeria
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Peru
• Philippines
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

The work

You will help train AI systems by reviewing sawn softwood lumber descriptions, images, and quality control cases. Your decisions will be based on recognized lumber-grading rules and clear explanations of the evidence behind each grade call.

• Identify defects such as knots, wane, checks, shake, and warp.
• Make visual grade decisions using NLGA, WWPA, SPIB, or WCLIB rules.
• Explain the rule basis for each grading decision in writing and verbally.
• Review grade stamp accuracy and analyze grade recovery and quality control cases.
• Maintain consistent, technically accurate decisions across repeated review tasks.

What it pays and takes

This is remote contractor work. Weekly scheduling and assignment duration depend on project needs, so the listing does not set a fixed weekly schedule.

• Pay: $20 to $60 per hour.
• Location: Remote, with eligibility in the countries included in this listing.
• Knowledge: Practical visual grading experience with common softwood species and strong knowledge of industry grading rules.
• Helpful background: Current or recent certification as a softwood lumber grader or sawmill quality control supervisor from a recognized agency.
• Additional skills: Familiarity with grade stamping, grade recovery metrics, and sawmill quality control practices.
• Strong attention to detail, technical documentation skills, and clear communication are required.
• Recent practical experience in a sawmill environment is valued.

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