Lumber Grader - Certified
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Assembly
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Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Certified Lumber Graders earn $33.35 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays
Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Certified Lumber Graders earn $33.35 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries
, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
Our division in the beautiful mountain town of Quincy, California is seeking a qualified Certified Lumber Grader for our sawmill.
- Visually inspect quality of lumber to be graded and grade lumber of varying dimensions and species
- Apply grade rules to maximize lumber profitability
- Ensure lumber produced is within grade parameters to maintain grade reliability
- Ensure lumber produced is within expected grade yields and take appropriate action or troubleshoot to correct
- Maximize yield by either determining if flaws in lumber need to be trimmed to maintain higher grade or reduce the grade of lumber
- Calibrate and monitor or grade scan
- Straighten lumber that may be jammed or crossed up
- 2 or more WWPA, TPI, or similar grader certification required
- 5+ years in the lumber industry
- In-depth understanding of American Lumber Standard grading rules
- Recent, good, verifiable work references
Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions
, and company-paid Life Insurance.
How To Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm.
We are an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
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