Join a 5th generation family-owned company that has been in business for 130 years! Menzner Hardwoods Co. was founded in 1894 and has since grown to be one of the largest hardwood moulding manufacturers in the U.S. We currently employ approximately 500 people in four states.

Menzner Hardwoods Co. is seeking a Lumber Grader based at our Marathon, WI headquarters.

Ideal applicant will be NELMA certified in grading lumber with two years’ experience. Candidate must be self-motivated, quality driven and able to work in a team environment. We are willing to train the right candidate

Summary

Inspects and grades milled, rough sawed, or dimensional stock lumber in a safe and productive manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Inspects and grades milled, rough sawed, or dimensional stock lumber in a safe and productive manner.

· 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 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.

· Adheres to company safety procedures

Qualifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· One year certificate from college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Lumber Grader Certificate. (Preferred)

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Full-time, First Shift Hours: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Overtime hours are required as production needs arise, which typically involve working 9 hour shifts during the week, and an occasional Saturday.

Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term and short term disability insurance, and flexible spending account (FSA) plan available 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Affordable voluntary accident and critical illness plans also available after 60 days of employment. 401(k) retirement plan available 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. with an employer match. Vacation accrual starts on day one of employment, as well as attendance incentive time after six months.

Pay based on experience

Applications now being accepted here on Indeed.com or can be sent to jennyd@menznerhardwoods.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.51 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Lumber Grading: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marathon, WI 54448: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person