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Job title:Lumber Grader/ Kiln OperatorLocation: De Kalb, TXReports to:1.Yard Lieutenant2.Yard ManagerSUBORDINATEs: All those who work on the trading floor.Job Description of Lumber Grader:Reporting to the Production Supervisor, and taking direction from the Lead Hand/Supervisor, the Grader role is responsible for inspecting lumber according to prescribed standards. Using knowledge of the company’s products, the Grader inspects materials for defects which may include knots, stains, decay, splits, defective milling, etc. using visual and mechanical inspection methods.The grader must also learn to operate the kiln. This is to assist the kiln operator when necessary and to continue the kiln’s operation in his/her absence. Duties and Responsibilities of Lumber Grader:Knows the OSHA requirements for the designated work area and makes sure requirements are metEnsures awareness of all known hazardsEnsures appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly, is inspected regularly and is maintained by all those who work under the lumber grader. This includes but is not limited to:Safety GlassesSafety VestsGlovesSteel Toe BootsGrades and tallies lumber and perform moisture tests to get grade board footageMaintains grader equipmentMonitors levels of production and reports them to the yard managerReads and understands production listsOperates equipment by demonstrating “One Right Way” safety proceduresUses calipers to effectively grade lumberWorks closely with quality control and operations on lumber qualityKeeps lumber area and lumberyard in a well-organized manner; includes lifting, carrying, and stacking different types and sizes of materialQualification & Requirements of Lumber Grader:All hiring decisions are contingent on the selectee passing background check and drug screenings.Grading experience preferred, but learning on the spot is an pletion of in-house grading trainingUnderstands all grades of lumber and defectsUnderstands grade rule materialDemonstrates good computer and mechanical troubleshooting skillsUnderstands SPIB & NHLA grading rules or equivalentSafety Sensitive position requiring ability to lift up to 50lbs, walking, stairs, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, kneeling, squatting and balancing, exposure to loud noises and dustMUST MAINTAIN GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEESMUST MAINTAIN OPEN CONVERSATION WITH THE YARD MANAGER AND YARD LIEUTENANTBenefits and Compensation of Lumber Grader:Employer offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive compensation with a pay-for-performance philosophy, benefits, and other programs designed to support their associates and meet their needs.If you invest your time and talents in the company, The Historic Phillips Forest Products will invest in you. About The Historic Phillips Forest Products.: For over sixty years, Phillips Forest Products has supplied the architect, the interior designer, the contractor, the home owner, and the industrial sector with the highest quality architectural millwork and wood products. Located in North East Texas, between the White Oak forests along the Sulphur River and the great Pecan groves along the mighty Red River, just outside the quiet town of De Kalb, TX. We produce rough sawn wood beams, kiln dried lumber, T/G wood siding, kiln dried live edge wood slabs, engineered wood flooring, molding, butcher blocks, and more.