Certified Wood Grader
A Well established, 100% Doug Fir Lumber Mill, conveniently located in the heart of town, is seeking a
Certified Wood Grader!
- This Milling Company's commitment to providing top quality products while maintaining a focus on environmental conservation and responsible reforestation, has remained true through recent upgrades to the mill.
Need help applying? Call us at 541-746-6200!
Duties and Responsibilities for Certified Wood Grader:
- Must have thorough knowledge of PLIB, WCLIB and WWPA grade rules as applied to company product line.
- If not previously certified by an accredited agency, candidate must become a certified lumber grader within 1 year
- Must know all grade marks and trim marks.
- Must be able to recognize different species of wood.
- Must know and recognize minimum and maximum lumber sizes for rough and surfaced lumber according to grade and company standards.
- Must maintain a 95% grade accuracy by company and Bureau standards.
- Must communicate and work closely with Planerman to insure good manufacturing quality of lumber.
- Must stay up to date with lumber price sheet and trim and grade accordingly.
- When on pull chain, make sure the loads are of the correct piece count before sending them out.
- Pull lumber off the pull chain into the proper loads by length and grade
- Make sure stamps are legible and correct as to grade and condition.
- Grade and stamp all un-graded boards that are on chain.
- Must check lumber sizes at start of shift and at various times during shift.
- Must change Lucidyne Computer for change of runs in office.
- Start trimmer and related equipment at start of shift and after breaks.
Skills and Qualifications for Certified Wood Grader:
- Must have working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
- Work to promote a supportive teamwork environment.
- Work with limited supervision
- Promote and support a strong safe working environment.
- Must be willing to fill in on off shift and overtime when required.
- Previous Sawmill experience required
- Must be certified with an accredited agency, or trained and PLIB certified, in Light framing, Joist & plank, Beam & stringers, Shop and Clears within 1 year.
Job Details for Certified Wood Grader:
Temp-Hire
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay Rate:
$26.00 - 29.55 Per hour DOE
