Head Grader (Laclede) - Certified; $31.93/HR

<strong>From its Coeur d&rsquo;Alene, Idaho headquarters, the closely held, family-owned company is now one of America&rsquo;s largest lumber producers, with capacity for over one billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company holds high standards when it comes to product, process and company objectives. This is a healthy, growing company big enough for its national and international markets, but with hometown ethics and pride in a job well done.</strong>

Laclede, ID

Idaho Forest Group

<p><strong>From its Coeur d&rsquo;Alene, Idaho headquarters, the closely held, family-owned company is now one of America&rsquo;s largest lumber producers, with capacity for over one billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company holds high standards when it comes to product, process and company objectives. This is a healthy, growing company big enough for its national and international markets, but with hometown ethics and pride in a job well done. Excellence is the goal in caring for our team members, customers, and natural resources.<br /><br />IFG is a growing company with 5 regional sawmills and a finger-joint facility located in North Idaho and our newest sawmill in Lumberton, Mississippi, that values employees and holds a reputation for high quality products.<br /></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://ifg.com/

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Full-Time

$31.93 per hour

Overview: <p><strong>IDAHO FOREST GROUP IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED HEAD GRADER LOCATED LACLEDE, ID</strong></p> <p><strong>Competitive Pay Structure from $31.93 per hour DOE. $2.00 per hour shift differential where applicable.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Split Shift.</strong></p> <p>The Head Grader at Idaho Forest Group will oversee a team of certified and non-certified graders, implement quality control measures, and collaborate with other departments to optimize production efficiency and product quality. This position is responsible for leading and training graders to ensure each grade line conforms to WWPA standards.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations, and JSAs.</li> <li>Work with WWPA inspectors.</li> <li>Work with optimization technicians to calibrate machines.</li> <li>Coordinate and schedule scanner maintenance visits and upgrades.</li> <li>Pull lumber to check machine grade.</li> <li>Coordinate with the set-up personnel and feeders on quality issues.</li> <li>Track all production and grade numbers, including weekly, monthly, and yearly percentages.</li> <li>Work with dry kiln operators on moisture content/drying issues, assist with drying and shrinkage tests.</li> <li>Examine each piece of lumber and assign grade to lumber.</li> <li>Use tape measure, calipers, moisture meter.</li> <li>Write a legible grade mark.</li> <li>Straighten lumber that may be jammed or crossed up.</li> <li>Report maintenance problems and assist millwrights as needed.</li> <li>Maintain a production level work pace.</li> <li>Other duties as needed.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Certified by&nbsp;<strong>WWPA.</strong></li> <li>2+ year(s) of experience in lumber manufacturing.</li> <li>High school diploma or GED.</li> <li>Skills:</li> <ul> <li>Must know species, lumber grades, length and width.</li> <li>Ability to read a tape measure, calipers, and moisture meter.</li> <li>Experience with Microsoft Suite Products, Outlook, Excel, and Word.</li> <li>Ability to read and understand printed materials.</li> </ul> <li>Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.</li> </ul> <p><br />***Specific job duties and shifts may vary per mill based on machinery.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <p>Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <p>As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong><em>WHY JOIN IFG - IDAHO FOREST GROUP:<br /></em></strong></p> <p><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho</em></strong></a><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>-</em></strong></a><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>Forest</em></strong></a><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>-</em></strong></a><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>Group</em></strong></a><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>-</em></strong></a><a href="https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Idaho-Forest-Group-3199/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><em>3199/index.html</em></strong></a></p> <p>IFG employees are the engine that drives our company&rsquo;s culture and success. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities that team members bring to the job and recognize that it is often these experiences that fuel innovation. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity of thought, life experience, and family history are welcomed.</p> <p>We recognize and highly value America&rsquo;s veterans and especially believe the talents and ingenuity acquired through military service can help our company grow and thrive.</p> <p><em>Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.&nbsp;</em>If you are an individual with disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or hr@ifg.com.</p>