What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Grader position at Quanex?
Quanex is looking for a safety conscious, Lumber Grader to join our Day Shift team located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
In this role, you are responsible for inspecting and grading lumber in accordance with NHLA sales codes either manually or with a lumber grading machine.
We Offer You!
- Competitive wages
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Match w/2-year vesting period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What’s attractive about the Machine Operator position?
- Pay range is $20 - $25 per hour - starting wage is based on NHLA Certification or years of experience
- Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday: 6:00a - 4:30p & Overtime on Friday if needed
- Saturdays and Sundays Off!
What Success Looks Like:
- Follows all safety procedures, rules, and guidelines and identifies any existing or potential safety issues.
- Follows all standard operating procedures ad notifies supervisor/management of potential procedural improvements
- Attends work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
- Grades lumber by inspecting each board and completes grading reports thoroughly and accurately and submits to the supervisor.
- Monitors product constantly to ensure that quality standards are being met and rejects product that does not meet quality standards
- Operates the infeed controls of the green system.
- Performs basic preventative maintenance as required
- Promotes teamwork by cooperating and supporting co-workers.
What You Bring:
- NHLA Certification or 10 years of lumber grading experience.
- Knowledge of hardwood lumber grades.
- Experience with basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Able to convert fractions to decimals
- Positive attitude and a strong desire to learn.
- Accountability and initiative
- Basic Computer Skills preferred
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
NOTE: For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.
Experience
Preferred- NHLA Certification
- 10 year(s): Hardwood Lumber Grading
Salary : $20 - $25
