Lumber Grader

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Selma, AL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Retail
The Role
Grades and sorts softwood lumber according to inspection requirements, then labels, tags, stacks, bands, bundles, and secures products. Records production, maintains tag inventory, verifies quantities and labeling, assists with material handling, troubleshoots staple-gun issues, keeps the work area organized, and follows safety and company procedures. The role operates under immediate supervision, with no minimum experience required and training available for certification.
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Job Summary

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Grades and sorts of softwood SPF and SYP in accordance with third party TP / SPIB inspection requirements
  • Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
  • Stacks finished products according to predetermine bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
  • Labels material based on type, size and count, and following specifications
  • Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production
  • Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment
  • Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
  • Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements
  • Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, labeled before leaving the work area
  • Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
  • Records production on production sheets
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area
  • Assist other work areas moving material, loading and unloading material carts
  • Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED is preferred but not required.
  • Certification in lumber grading preferred, however non-certified graders will be considered if already in process of training and can be certified
  • No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
  • 3-5 years of related experience in lumber grading is preferred
  • Working knowledge of basic math preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
 


The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Lumber grading certification, or being in the process of training and able to become certified
  • No minimum experience required
  • Three to five years of related lumber grading experience
  • Working knowledge of basic math
  • Must be at least 18 years old

UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UFP Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by UFP Industries.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.

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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, Michigan
2,870 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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