• Set up optimizing software on all machine centers for various run types
• Check lumber sizes and calibrate machines to ensure lumber products are maintaining size and grade standards
• Maintain quality assurance processes
• Provide grade studies when requested or required
• Monitor efficiency and cost-effectiveness of product output
• Review final product to ensure quality specifications are met
• Work with machine operators and other team members
• Work with crew to improve grade knowledge and averages
• Share knowledge of redwood and white woods lumber grades
• Work in a safe productive manner in all capacities and helps maintain a safe and clean work environment

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 10 years mill experience
• Must have grading experience, knowledge of redwood and white woods lumber grades and good communication and people skills
• Ability to operate and read a caliper and tape measure is required
• Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Optimization Software is required
• Basic Algebra and Geometry

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• This position requires wearing eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, hard hat, leather or rubber gloves, sleeve protection, leather aprons and face shields.

Competencies

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.