hardwood veneer grader

SUMMARY:

Grade and separate Hardwood veneers and Import Core (aka: Lauan) according to ANSI, HPVA, Proprietary, and other applicable grading standards. Identify and report materials that do not meet grade expectations to Hardwood Veneer Purchasing Manager to determine if a Claim is needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret HPVA, Proprietary, and other applicable grading standards.
• Report Grading Orders accurately in D365.
• Print tickets for veneer according to grade and quantity.
• Identify tight and loose side of grain on veneer.
• Mark loads of veneer according to grade (follow unit striping outline).
• Able to achieve 1500 pieces when grading Hardwood Veneers and Import Core (aka: Lauan).
• Print load tickets from D365.
• Keep accurate count of veneer while grading (running count and total count).
• Work in tight quarters around forklifts.
• Assist in other areas of department as needed.
• Assist with Inventory counting and problem solving as needed.
• Must support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 3-6 months of handling hardwood veneer preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Grading hardwood veneer or plywood, preferred
• Experience with label making and computers.
• Experience with moving sheets of veneer with speed and care.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to learn terms in veneer grading.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of measure and whole numbers.
• Ability to read tape measure and read fractions.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and work to implement solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to walk and stand over 2/3 of your shift.
• Ability to use and reach with your hands and arms.
• Ability to climb or balance over 1/3 of your shift.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 1/3 of your shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Use of personal protective equipment is always required. (Hearing protection and safety glasses)
• General mill environment. High noise, dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic.
• Frequent outdoors – hot and cold conditions.
• Fast paced environment.