Woodgrain is looking for an experienced Hardwood Lumber Grader for our Independence, VA sawmill to join our team!Woodgrain is proud to be a family owned and operated manufacturer with over 65 years of product innovation, quality service, and business growth. Our Woodgrain facility in Independence, VA is a sawmill operation providing materials to our manufacturing facilities to produce wood moldings, prefinished moldings, wood doors and products, and wood window parts, as well as supply materials to various external hardwood customers. Woodgrain is a worldwide manufacturer and is proud to be one of the largest millwork operations today.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Hardwood Lumber Grader is a vital position in the lumber production process. They accurately inspect and properly grade hardwood boards to the standards set by the NHLA and in- house standards.The Grader is responsible for sorting through the lumber on the grader chains and marks out the common boards, oversize, and any special trimming that is needed. Grader examines both faces of a board then assigns and marks a grade on the board so that correct trimming decisions are made to increase the value of each board.Primary Responsibilities
Visual inspection of grading area for orderliness and cleanliness (i.e. Keep area swept clean of wood debris).
Visual inspection of lumber on the chain conveyor for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
Marks out all of the common, oversize, and boards that need any special trim.
Check widths and thickness to ensure proper size uniformity at various times throughout the shift.
Assess lumber surfacing quality.
Responsible to note the quality of surfacing and take action over any concerns of surfacing defects such as wavy dressing or nicks in knives.
Communicate concerns with sawmill Production Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Lock out/Tag out trained.
Must be SAFETY minded while working in a production environment.
Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move and flip boards and wood pieces.
At least 2 years lumber grading experience using NHLA grade rules.
NHLA certification preferred.
BENEFITS:Compensation is commensurate with experience. Woodgrain has a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, term life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other valuable benefits.
