Lumber Grader

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Lumber Grader

Northwest Hardwoods
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Position Description

NWH is seeking to hire a new lumber grader whose key functions would include:

  • Grading lumber according to the NWH proprietary grades
  • Maintaining grading accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • Working with QC on current grade guidelines
  • Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades using established criteria.
  • Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
  • Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value using measuring devices and conversion tables.
  • Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans or call out grades to log markers.
Skills & Experience Required
  • Exhibit a high level of flexibility.
  • Excellent attendance record
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team Player and Self-Starter
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience, including relocation assistance.
  • Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Benefit
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
  • 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Engagement Center Support
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Engagement Events and Activities
  • Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)
How To Apply

Northwest Hardwoods
718 2nd Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 54650
Phone: (616) 741-6848
Send Resumes to sarah.devries@nwh.com

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