NHLA JOB BOARD
Below is a list of current job openings. Click on the position title to see more information. If you have any questions about the NHLA Job Board, please contact [email protected]
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OPEN POSITIONS
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AHC Clarksville, LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
General Responsibilities include:
- Examines lumber on table, moving belt, chain conveyor, or in racks for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
- Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions.
- Marks lumber to indicate grade and processing instructions
- Tallies pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage.
- Determines cuts to be made to obtain the highest marketable value from material.
- Removes unsatisfactory pieces from conveyor or table and places pieces on stacks, in bins, or on carts.
- Scales board footage and records results.
- Pulls graded lumber into unit form.
- Lead work crew: make certain that all employees are on the job at starting times and throughout the day.
- Make sure all work area paperwork is completed daily and turned in to the manager.
- Keep area clean when down.
- Work with maintenance to assure good equipment operation.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Dedication and a strong work ethic/attitude required
- Proper attendance required: on time and at work every scheduled workday
- Ability to inspect hardwood and softwood species to determine dimension, grade, and other qualities
- Ability to scan lumber for defects and imperfections
- Identify damages and report shortages & quality deficiencies
- Must have basic math skills including reading and writing, interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills and conflict resolution
- Ability to motivate/lead workforce and teammates by example
- Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot
- Inspect machinery and determine the need for repairs
- 3+ years experience as a lumber inspector (NHLA certification preferred)
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Pay Rate based on experience
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm
- Medical, Dental, and Vision through Cigna (competitive rates/majority of EE coverage paid by employer)
- HSA w/ Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance, including AFLAC
HOW TO APPLY
AHC Clarksville, LLC (Atlanta Hardwood Corporation)
310 Dover Road
Clarksville, TN 37042
(Phone) 404-214-4719
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 6–16-22
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Meister Log & Lumber
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Midwest Hardwood, LLC is seeking candidates for a Log Yard Scaler position at our Meister Log Yard located in Reedsburg, WI. Duties include; grading, scaling, and receiving logs. Coding and sorting veneer logs, assisting in the marketing of veneer logs, operating loader and chainsaw, and running and maintaining an efficient log yard.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The ideal candidate will be a degreed forester looking for a position to start their career in the forest products industry, but we are also willing to train a person without a forestry degree.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Midwest Hardwood offers competitive wages, 401K, health insurance, clothing reimbursement, monthly employee appreciations, and relocation assistance.
HOW TO APPLY
Meister Log & Lumber
1440 Laukant Street
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(Phone) 608-768-4735
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 6–16-22
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Midwest Hardwood, LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Midwest Hardwood, LLC is actively hiring Lumber Inspectors for all locations in Wisconsin which include, Mellen, Park Falls, Fountain City, and Reedsburg. Duties required (but not limited):
- Inspects grades milled, rough-sawed, or dimensional stock lumber according to standards.
- Examines lumber on moving belts, chain conveyors, or in racks for defects, like knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
- Grades lumber, using caliper rule, to make sure specified dimensions.
- Marks lumber to indicate grade processing instructions, using a marker.
- May remove unsatisfactory pieces from conveyor or table place pieces on stacks, in bins, or on carts.
- May scale board footage, using lumber ruler, and record results.
- May be grading green lumber or kiln-dried lumber.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA Certification or been grading hardwood lumber with 2+ years experience.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Midwest Hardwood, LLC offers competitive wages, 401K, health insurance, clothing reimbursement, monthly employee appreciations, and relocation assistance, if needed.
HOW TO APPLY
Midwest Hardwood, LLC
9540 83rd Ave North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(Phone) 608-768-4735
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 6–16-22
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AJD Forest Products L.P.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
AJD Forest Products LP in Grayling, Michigan, is the original Lake State industrial hardwood lumber sawmill. We produce high-grade, red oak, soft maple, aspen, ash, and basswood. Since 1974, we’ve been the producers of the best quality industrial lumber in the Lake State.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA Certification
- Examines lumber for defects such as knots, stains, decay, splits, faulty edges, pitch pockets, wormholes, and defective milling.
- Grades lumber to ensure specified dimensions
- Marks lumber to indicate grade and processing instructions
- Tallies pieces of lumber according to grade and board footage
- Determines cuts to be made to obtain the highest marketable value from material
- Removes unsatisfactory pieces, table, and planes pieces on stacks.
- Scales board footage and records results
- Grades lumber according to NWH proprietary grades
- Maintaining grading accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Match 401K
- Paid Time off
- Paid Life Insurance
- Sign-on bonus
HOW TO APPLY
AJD Forest Products L.P.
4440 West Four Mile Road
Grayling, MI 49738
(Phone) 989-348-5412
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 6–8-22
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Hawkeye Forest Products
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Hawkeye Forest Products in Trempealeau, WI is hiring for a hardwood lumber grader/inspector. This person would work to ensure the quality of the product we send out of our kiln-dried facility. This is a full-time opportunity to work for a world-class hardwood lumber manufacturer. The successful candidate will:
- Visually inspect 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.
- Work safely and help maintain a safe work environment.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA certified or equivalent experience.
- Past experience grading walnut lumber is a plus.
- Possess the ability to accurately apply NHLA rules.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience grading green and kiln-dried domestic lumber.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Competitive Pay
Full-Time Hours
Overtime Hours and Pay
Full Plan of Benefits
Monday-Friday
First ShiftHOW TO APPLY
Hawkeye Forest Products
23830 4th St
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(Phone) 716-648-2850
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 5-31-22
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Kendrick Forest Products
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Kendrick Forest Products is searching for a Mill Manager for our sawmill in Muscatine, IA. Our KFP mill in Edgewood, is Iowa’s largest producing sawmill. Last Fall, we added two additional facilities at Muscatine and Vinton. Since then, we have made significant improvements to the working conditions, property, and equipment. We are now looking to take the next step by adding this Mill Manager.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Our preferred candidate has experience as a Lumber Inspector and will be expected to grade occasionally (<20%) and help train others. The ideal candidate will also have experience as a sawyer, machine operator, and/or maintenance tech. The Manager will be trained to run equipment such as debarker, headsaw and resaw as needed.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Pay is competitive and based upon experience. A full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, etc. is offered.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at https://www.kfpiowa.com/about/employment/ or send your resume to [email protected]
Posted 5-23-22
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Ferche Millwork Inc
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Ferche Millwork Inc is actively seeking candidates for an assistant manager in our Mt Pleasant, TN lumber concentration facility. As assistant manager, the candidate will be trained to understand and perform all aspects of operating the concentration yard including: lumber processing, forklift operation, maintenance, boiler and kiln operation.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must have some experience in the hardwood lumber industry, a solid work ethic, and positive work history. Desired skills/experience include lumber grading, lumber handling, forklift operation, equipment maintenance, math-reading-writing-verbal communication, inventory management, boiler/kiln operation, and leadership/supervisory. Ferche Millwork will train the appropriate candidate in missing skills.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Ferche Millwork offers a competitive salary, and an attractive benefits program, including competitive medical insurance for the employee/family, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401k with employer match, disability, and life insurance.
There is opportunity for future advancement with proven performance.
HOW TO APPLY
Ferche Millwork, Inc
107 Oakwood Drive
Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
(Phone) 320-393-5721
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 5-13-22
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Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Northwest Hardwoods is a world-class, integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, flooring, molding and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player and who also enjoys challenging work.
Lumber Grading is a critical skill and trade for the success of our business. Come bring your skills to a company that values them and is willing to help you develop them for your career success!
The successful candidate must be NHLA certified or equivalent experience, have the flexibility and ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment with a primary focus on personal and team safety behaviors. Good work history and safety record with a strong desire to learn are required.
Key Functions:
- Grading lumber according the NWH proprietary grades
- Maintaining grading accuracy in a fast paced environment
- Working with QC on current grade guidelines
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must be NHLA certified or equivalent experience, have the flexibility and ability to work in a team oriented, fast paced work environment with primary focus on personal and team safety behaviors. Good work history and safety record with a strong desire to learn are required.
- NHLA certification preferred or equivalent experience.
- Exhibit high level of flexibility.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team Player and Self-Starter.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Competitive Compensation
- Sign on Bonus
- Relocation Bonus available
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401K w/ Company Match
- Paid Short Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
HOW TO APPLY
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.
718 2nd Ave SW
Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650
(Phone) 253-568-6800
(Email Resumes) [email protected]Posted 5-2-22