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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Graf Brothers Flooring, Inc
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Graf Brothers Flooring, Inc. is in search of an experienced Lumber Grader for their South Shore, KY location.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- The qualified candidate must be NHLA trained.
- Candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience grading green and/or kiln-dried domestic lumber.
- Ability to grade and mark all lumber to be sorted according to NHLA rules/guidelines and industry standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with your team and other departments
- Adhere to all safety policies and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Must be physically capable of performing all duties of the job and any other duties assigned by Crew Leader.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Full-time Pay. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance (after 90 days), paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan, Life Insurance, and Direct Deposit.
HOW TO APPLY
Graf Brothers Flooring, Inc.
679 Johnson Lane
PO Box 458
South Shore, KY 41175
(Phone) 606-932-3117
(Email) [email protected]
(Website) https://grafbro.com/careers/
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Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Wellborn Cabinet is looking for full-time 1st shift lumber inspectors to grade green and KD hardwood lumber in Ashland Alabama. Applicant must be able to inspect green and KD lumber in compliance with NHLA rules and regulations, stack/sort lumber, and operate forklifts and equipment.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- NHLA certification preferred, but not required.
- A minimum of 1-year experience with NHLA grading standards.
- Experience with both green and KD lumber as well as lumber sorting/stacking.
- Ability to communicate and work well with other team members, maintain a safe work environment, and stay compliant with safety guidelines.
- Knowledge of handheld computers and tally systems.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Full-time 1st shift position with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation. Overtime hours are offered regularly.
HOW TO APPLY
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
38669 AL-77
Ashland, Alabama 36251
(Phone) 256-354-7151
(Email) [email protected]
(Website) www.wellborn.com
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Granite Valley Forest Products
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Granite Valley Forest Products in New London, WI is looking for a new Lumber Inspector to accurately inspect lumber for quality and color to ensure the products are meeting customer needs.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
NHLA Certified.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive wage and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, and holidays. You could also be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and relocation expenses.
HOW TO APPLY
Granite Valley Forest Products
500 Co Rd S
New London, WI 54961
(Phone) 920-250-5425
(Email) [email protected]
http://www.granitevalley.com
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Turman Tye River
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Turman Group is searching for an inspector of both kiln-dried and occasionally green hardwood lumber for our Turman Tye River facility in Arrington, VA.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
NHLA certification preferred, but not required if the candidate is proficient in NHLA grading standards and rules. Must have experience in a high production drying facility.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate on industry knowledge, work ethic, and experience. Full-time work, year-round with occasional overtime. Health, dental, and paid holidays.
HOW TO APPLY
Turman Tye River
776 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
(Phone) 276-692-6165
(Email) [email protected]
(Website) https://www.theturmangroup.com/
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Park Falls Hardwoods
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Park Falls Hardwoods (PFH), a division of Midwest Hardwood Corporation, is seeking a Plant Manager. PFH is a large, sophisticated, and successful grade hardwood mill that saws northern species, primarily hard maple.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum 5 years Plant Manager experience or heavy Superintendent experience at a major mill.
- Combination of strong technical experience at log conversation, maintenance, lumber grading, and optimization. Displayed success in leadership, team building, and mentoring.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary commensurate on industry knowledge and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Park Falls Hardwoods – A Midwest Hardwood Corporation Company
143 N 5th Ave.
Park Falls, WI 54552
(Phone): 608-768-4912
(Email): [email protected]
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Missouri Walnut, LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Missouri Walnut LLC is looking for a Kiln Operator to help manage the day to day drying processes of Walnut. This person will help manage and train the Kiln Technicians, working through sampling lumber, getting a daily reading, and providing guidance and feedback to management staff on the status of each charge. Will work hand in hand with maintenance to identify root cause analysis and put together schedules for planned downtown and preventative maintenance items. Create and maintain process documents.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Ability to utilize software to manage the status of the drying process. Experience with SII Kilns a plus. Analyze reports to determine statuses and trends. Would prefer a minimum of 10 years of hardwood drying experience.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary position, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with a company match available
HOW TO APPLY
Missouri Walnut, LLC
11417 Oak Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(Phone) 417-455-0972
(email) [email protected]
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Wagner Lumber
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Wagner Lumber in Owego, NY is looking to add a Saw Shop Filer to our team. This is a great opportunity for an individual to join our team as a first shift Saw Shop Filer. If you have experience with tool and die — or machine shop experience, you might be a good fit for this role. Saw Shop Filer Responsibilities:
- Sharpening, repairing, and maintaining band saws.
- Sharpening chipper knives and maintaining gang guides.
- Adherence to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently.
- Capable of working efficiently/safe as well as keeping a high level of precision.
- Welding saw cracks & broken teeth.
- Leveling & tensioning band saws.
- General maintenance of saw filing equipment
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We are looking for ANYONE with tool and die or machine shop experience. Saw shop experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Must be self-motivated and organized.
SALARY & BENEFITS
First Shift, Full-Time Hours, Overtime Hours and Pay, Full Plan of Benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Wagner Lumber
4060 Gaskill Road
Owego, NY 13827
(Phone) 607-687-5362
(email) [email protected]
www.wagnerlumber.com
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Missouri Walnut, LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Missouri Walnut is looking for a dedicated Lumber Inspector that is interested. The ideal candidate will have experience in grading Walnut as well as familiarity in using Oak Rules. The primary position would be grading dry lumber but could also be utilized to grade green lumber.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Looking for someone with a minimum of 5-years of experience. This job requires an applicate who is willing to stand all day while grading.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance. 401K with a company match.
HOW TO APPLY
Missouri Walnut, LLC
11417 Oak Rd.
Neosho, MO 64850
(Phone) 417-455-0972
(Email) [email protected]
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Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales is looking for an inspector of both green and kiln-dried hardwood lumber for their Cookeville, TN facility.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
NHLA certification and experience required.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive pay based on experience. Full-time schedule with 1 shift M-F. Occasional overtime offered. 401k plan available.
HOW TO APPLY
Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales
105 Ridgedale Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(Phone) 931-526-6832
(Email) [email protected]
www.hermitagehardwood.com
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A. Johnson Co., LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A. Johnson Co., LLC seeks to hire a full-time Hardwood Lumber Grader at our Mill in Bristol, Vermont. Principal responsibility includes accurate and consistent grading of hardwood lumber, green and dry. This is an opportunity to work with an established company, founded in 1908, that is well respected in its community, its state, and its industry.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA certification preferred, but not essential if the applicant has sufficient experience with NHLA grading standards.
- The successful applicant will be conscientious, hard-working, reliable, flexible, and team-oriented.
- Knowledge of how to improve lumber value through changes in edging, trimming, and product mix.
- Ability to communicate and to cooperate with other team members
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Skill and Experience.
HOW TO APPLY
A. Johnson Co., LLC
995 South Route 116
Bristol, VT 05443
(Phone) 802-453-4884 (ask for Luella)
(email through website Contact Page) www.vermontlumber.com/contact.php
http://www.vermontlumber.com/
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U-C Coatings
POSITION DESCRIPTION
U-C Coatings is looking for a dynamic salesperson in the hardwood/softwood lumber industry to cover the Midwest/Great Lakes Region.
- The position requires sales experience and a solid knowledge of primary and secondary wood markets.
- There will be a heavy emphasis on growth in the region in addition to maintaining a current customer base.
- Travel can be up to 50% of the time.
- The candidate must be a self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Establishing long-lasting customer relationships and understanding the value of excellent customer service are of the utmost importance. Our salespeople don’t just take orders; they provide expertise and bring value to our customers.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience in the hardwood or softwood lumber industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Wood Science, Forestry or related field preferred
- Understanding of consultative sales approach
- Effective communication skills a must
- Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
- Proven record of sales success
- Outgoing, personable, honest, and dependable
SALARY & BENEFITS
Base salary + Commission • Performance bonus • Health insurance • 401k plan • Life insurance • Paid vacation
HOW TO APPLY
U-C Coatings
2250 Fillmore Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214
(Phone) 716-853-9270
(Email) [email protected]
(Website) www.uccoatings.com
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Kamps Hardwoods Inc.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Kamps Hardwoods is in search of a Hardwood Lumber Inspector for its kiln drying facility located in Dutton, MI (near Grand Rapids). This is a first shift position, Monday-Friday, in a climate-controlled facility. Job Responsibilities:
- Inspect kiln-dried lumber.
- Work and interact well with team members.
- Meet productivity goals, while ensuring accurate grade and high-quality work.
- Maintain a safe work environment and stay compliant with corporate safety guidelines.
- Keep workspace clean while meeting the company’s high standards for housekeeping.
- Increased responsibilities to include team and production supervision/management will be discussed and offered to an experienced and professional candidate.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA certified or equivalent experience.
- Experience with both green and KD lumber.
- Forklift, planer, and other machine operation experience a plus.
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time position with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation. Overtime hours offered regularly.
HOW TO APPLY
Kamps Hardwoods Inc.
6925 Dutton Industrial Park Dr. SE
Dutton, MI 49316
(Phone) 616-554-9339
(Email) [email protected]
(Website) www.kampshardwoods.com
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Dwight Lewis Lumber Company
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Dwight Lewis Lumber Company is looking for a full-time lumber inspector to grade green and KD hardwood lumber in northern Pennsylvania. Duties include:
- Grading green and KD lumber according to NHLA rules
- Operation of handheld computers to input lumber grades
- Forklift and machine operation
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA lumber inspection certificate
- Competent math skills
- Ability to use handheld computers
- Reliable and safety conscientious
- Experience operating sawmill equipment and grading lumber is preferred.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Dwight Lewis Lumber Company offers 401K plans, excellent health insurance, and competitive pay.
HOW TO APPLY
Dwight Lewis Lumber Company
1895 Route 87
Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania 18619
(Phone) 570-924-3507
(Email) [email protected]
(Website) www.lewislp.com
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Robinson Lumber Company
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Robinson Lumber Company is looking to hire a full-time Hardwood Lumber Grader at our facility in New Albany, Indiana. Primary duties and responsibilities include consistent and accurate grading of lumber. A successful candidate must be NHLA certified or have equivalent experience and have the ability to work in a team oriented, fast paced work environment. This is an opportunity to join an established family company in an entrepreneurial stage of its long history, and for a motivated individual to grow both personally and professionally. The new generation of family ownership places no limits on leaders, regardless of last name, and the company’s most successful people aim to spend the rest of their careers here, forming tight personal bonds with their colleagues.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Visually inspects lumber according to species, grade, and dimension;
- Uses NHLA lumber grading rules to inspect lumber;
- Able to re-manufacture and upgrade lumber to increase value
- Control quality and productivity throughout the inspection process
- Communicate quality issues with other team members
- 3+ years experience
- Experience with NHLA rules
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to work well with others with excellent attendance record.
- *This is not an entry level position and will require proven competencies.
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full time position with competitive wage and benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will only be accepted via our website: www.roblumco.com
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Almaguin Forest Products
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Almaguin Forest Products (a division of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve) is looking to hire a full-time head sawyer. Reporting to the Manager, the Head Sawyer will be primarily responsible for operating the headsaw and controlling the pace of the mill. Responsibilities include:
- Operating the headsaw
- Training and working collaboratively with other employees who are designated as back-up headsaw operators
- Keeping a clean and safe workspace at all times.
- Performing all tasks in accordance with established safe work practices and standard operating procedures
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience with operating a headsaw
- Experience Working with bandsaws, hardwood lumber grades, and generally hardwood sawmill operators
- Previous experience in a sawmill environment would be considered an asset
- Ability to work in a physical product type environment
- Ability to embrace hands-on solutions to complex challenges
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- The schedule for this role is Monday to Thursday 10 hours per day. Flexibility and ability to work overtime as required.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation will be determined based on the experience of the candidate. Similar to all positions with Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve and its subsidiaries, this position offers three weeks of paid vacation, health benefits after six months, and unlimited recreational access to the 100,000 acres of private land owned and managed by Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve.
HOW TO APPLY
Almaguin Forest Products
39 Ena Ave, Box 746
South River, Ontario P0A 1X0
(Phone) 1-905-260-4311
(Email) [email protected]
www.almaguinforest.com/
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Missouri Walnut LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Missouri Walnut is looking for a strong hardwood salesman for our Pennsylvania and greater New York area. This person will work out of the Pennsylvania Cherry office in Mercersburg, PA. Will work to establish a sales base for Walnut, Cherry, and White Oak.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 5-10 years of hardwood lumber sales experience.
- You must have great communication skills.
- The ability to understand a sales forecast and establish a budget is a must.
- This person will work closely on maintaining current customers as well as establishing a great working relationship with new customers.
- Must be motived and have a high level of integrity.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Missouri Walnut provides a competitive benefit package that consists of Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and a 401K with matching options.
HOW TO APPLY
Missouri Walnut, LLC.
[email protected]
(Phone) 417-455-0972
11417 Oak Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
www.mo-walnut.com
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Baillie Lumber
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Baillie Lumber is in search of a Hardwood Lumber Inspector for its Leitchfield, KY facility. If you have experience as a hardwood lumber inspector/grader, this could be a great fit for you. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world-class hardwood lumber manufacturer.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NHLA certified or equivalent experience
- Minimum of one (1) year experience grading green and kiln-dried domestic lumber
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Visually inspects green and/or dry hardwood lumber according to species, grade, and dimension.
- Grade at production rates, while maintaining the required grading accuracy.
- Work safely and help maintain a safe work environment
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive Pay, Full-Time Hours, Overtime Hours, and Pay Full Plan of Benefits, Monday-Friday First Shift
HOW TO APPLY
Baillie Lumber
[email protected]
(Phone) 716-649-2850
279 Shaw Station Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
www.baillie.com
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Gutchess Hardwoods, Inc.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Gutchess Hardwoods, Inc. has a career opportunity available on 2nd shift at their hardwood processing plant in Latrobe, PA. The work environment is non-climate controlled and the inspector position is of a physical nature.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- NHLA lumber inspection certification required, as well as 2-5 years NHLA inspection including green and dry lumber.
- Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented.
- Must have positive work and attendance history.
- Meets all quality standards, with the ability to work in a fast-paced process.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspects green and dry lumber according to NHLA grading rules for each species with thorough knowledge of charts and key definitions.
- Prepares grade audits daily and works with the inspection team to maximize accuracy.
- Coordinates the speed of lumber flow with machine operators.
- Develops knowledge and skills at contributing machine centers.
- Works with team members to ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality.
- Meets all safety requirements and works effectively within a strong safety culture.
- Requires safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed work boots to be worn at all times; and other protective equipment including face mask as required.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Excellent training and mentor programs. Exceptional benefits program. Hourly rate and 20% differential for 2nd shift. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401k eligible upon hire, and company match 50% up to 8%. ESOP company with full vesting at 3 years. Company-paid life insurance and short term disability insurance. Supplemental life and long term disability available. Employee referral program.
HOW TO APPLY
Gutchess Hardwoods, Inc.
[email protected]
(Phone) 724-537-6447
185 Devereux Drive
Latrobe, PA 15650
http://www.gutchess.com
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Highland Hardwoods
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Highland Hardwoods is currently looking for a hardwood lumber inspector to work at our Hardwood Distribution Yard in Brentwood, NH. Must be a highly motivated self-starter looking for a good long-term future with a quality company.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The applicant must have past experience with lumber grading as well as competent math skills. Fork Lift experience preferred.
SALARY & BENEFITS
We offer excellent working conditions, as well as competitive wages and benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Highland Hardwoods
[email protected]
603-679-1230
407 Route 125
Brentwood, NH 03833
http://www.highlandhardwoods.com