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Hardwood Lumber Inspector / Grader Jobs in Logansport, IN at Cole Hardwood
Hardwood Lumber Inspector/Grader –
We’re hiring an experienced Lumber Inspector/Grader to inspect and grade hardwood lumber according to NHLA rules.
Position Description
The Lumber Inspector/Grader is responsible for visually inspecting and grading hardwood lumber (green or kiln-dried) according to NHLA grading rules. This role ensures lumber is accurately sorted, stacked, tallied, and moved through production efficiently, and may include oversight of sorting/stacking crews prior to shipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Visually inspect, measure, and grade hardwood lumber to NHLA standards
- Identify defects such as knots, splits, wane, checking, stain, and other quality-impacting characteristics
- Determine proper grade, thickness, and species classification
- Manually and accurately mark grade/trim designations on each board
- Maintain accuracy while keeping pace with production rates
- Oversee accurate sorting and stacking of loads prior to customer shipment
- Maintain handheld lumber tally system and accurate documentation for inventory/shipments
- Provide accurate grading reports for each load to the office for processing
- Provide weekly production reports to the office each Monday
- Communicate quality concerns or recurring issues to production supervisors
- Perform all duties with safety as top priority
Requirements:
- Experience with NHLA lumber inspection — NHLA Inspector certification strongly preferred
- Must be an NHLA school graduate OR have 5+ years of prior experience grading hardwood lumber according to NHLA rules
- Strong knowledge of hardwood species (e.g., red oak, hard/soft maple, ash, hickory, cherry, basswood, etc.)
- Ability to consistently apply NHLA rules in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong math skills with basic computer knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make quick, accurate decisions
- Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Reliable, punctual, safety-oriented, strong work ethic
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Apply now — experienced NHLA graders welcome
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience grading hardwood lumber?
Work Location: In person
Title: Hardwood Lumber Inspector / Grader
Company: Cole Hardwood
Location: Logansport, IN
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