HERS is hiring for a Hardwood Lumber Grader must be NHLE certified or equivalent experience 

Permanent position as a Hardwood Lumber Grader. ONLY apply if you have NHLA grading experience.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 7:00PM TO 7:00AM GRAVEYARD POSITION

· Visually inspects green and/or dry hardwood lumber according to species, grade and dimension

· Grade at production rates, while maintaining the required grading accuracy

· Uses NHLA lumber grading rules to inspect lumber

· Ability to grade at production rates, while maintaining the required grading accuracy

Apply grade rules to maximize lumber profitability

Job Description: Full-time position inspecting lumber according to NHLA hardwood grading rules and in-house grading standards. Examine both faces of a board to assign a grade, or make trimming or edging decisions to increase the value of the piece. PRIOR LUMBER GRADING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF NHLA GRADING RULES IS REQUIRED.

Pay: Pay range depends on experience. Contact us for more information.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Your primary responsibility is to work safely, and help maintain a safe work environment through the facility.
• Grade dry hardwood lumber at production rates, while maintaining the required grading accuracy.
• Work with millwrights and maintenance to assist with preventative and minor maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, uncluttered work area.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Physical fitness: this job requires exertion of more than 50 pounds occasionally, and more than 20 pounds continuously

• Must be proactive, positive self starter who works well with other members of the team.
• Must have a desire to continually improve professionally and have a willingness to apply ones knowledge and skills to the betterment of the company.
• Wear/use a variety of personal protective equipment per company and OSHA standards.

ce: Minimum 2 years hardwood lumber grading experience required.

· Full Time Hours

· Overtime Hours and Pay

· Full Plan of Benefits

· Monday-Thursday 48 hour Weekly Schedule

· 2nd shift 7P-7A

· Pay Scale $18-$25 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour