Lumber Grader/Inspector - Onalaska, United States - NWH

Description

NHW Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia.

With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S.

growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber.

The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers.

NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit

Key Functions

Examines lumber on chain conveyor, or in racks for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits,
faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions.
Tallies pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage.
Removes unsatisfactory pieces from conveyor or table and places pieces on stacks, in bins, or on carts.
Scales board footage and records results.
Pulls graded lumber into unit form

Requirements

Previous experience grading lumber
Exhibit high level of flexibility.
Excellent attendance record
Excellent communication skills
Team Player and Self-Starter
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.


Perks & Benefits:
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)


Additional Information:
NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Behaviors
Preferred

Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group