Certified Lumber Grader

Certified Lumber Grader

Overview

True Lumber is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Lumber Grader to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for inspecting, grading, and verifying lumber quality to ensure compliance with established grading standards, customer specifications, and production requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on lumber grading experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. This position plays an important role in ensuring product consistency, customer satisfaction, and overall production quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and grade lumber according to established grading rules, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Identify defects, assess lumber quality, and determine appropriate grades and classifications.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify lumber dimensions and tolerances.
• Work closely with production and quality control teams to maintain consistent product quality.
• Identify quality issues and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience grading lumber is required.
• Current lumber grading certification or the ability to maintain applicable certification.
• Knowledge of lumber grading standards, wood characteristics, and common defects.
• Ability to accurately measure lumber and verify dimensions against specifications.
• Basic math skills and the ability to perform measurement and dimensional calculations.
• Familiarity with lumber manufacturing, sawmill operations, or wood processing environments.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical grading specifications and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent quality standards.
• Commitment to workplace safety and established operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative production team.

Join Our Team

Join True Lumber and help us deliver quality lumber products that meet our customers’ expectations. We value dependable, safety-conscious professionals who take pride in their work, pay attention to the details, and are committed to continuous improvement. If you have the experience and skills to help us maintain high grading standards, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $25.06 - $30.18 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person