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Inside NHLA
A Message from the NHLA Inspector Training School
HELP US, HELP YOU!
The Mission Statement of the NHLA Inspector Training School is to “strive to educate the future lumbermen of tomorrow in hardwood grading rules and ethics.” NHLA is dedicated to working with our members who send their employees for training as Hardwood Lumber Inspectors to ensure each student has received a quality education and is well prepared to return to their employer and make a difference.
Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of employers ready to hire an Inspector but experience difficulty filling those positions. The Inspector Training School is asking for your help with a student recruitment project to strengthen the industry. The School is reaching out to High School guidance departments throughout the United States to provide them with information about a career in the hardwood lumber industry. As you know, this training provides an excellent option for students who cannot attend college or additional training for college students interested in a career within the hardwood industry.
We are asking our members to pass along contact information for the high school guidance departments in your area so that we may send information directly to them.
We greatly appreciate your time and effort!
Please email Carol McElya at c.mcelya@nhla.com or call 901-399-7563 her with the following: High School Name, City, State, Guidance Counselor Name— Contact Information, Phone, Email.
NHLA JOB BOARD
Here you will find our current job listings. To see more details or to post a job, visit www.nhla.com/industry-services/job-board.
AMERICAN HARDWOOD INDUSTRIES
American Hardwood Industries (AHI) is seeking a General Manager for their sawmill and kiln operation located in Linden, TN.
General Manager Job Summary: • Direct and manage sawmill and kiln operations in the areas of safety, production, maintenance, profitability, and quality.
• Strive to continuously improve all areas of mill performance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for safety, production, profitability, and quality standards at each location.
• Oversee location activities to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure the safe operation of sawmill and kiln operations.
• Be aware of OSHA regulations and maintain all mills in accor dance withal local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Manage capital asset maintenance for division.
• Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses.
• Ensure that managers maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to location managers.
• Encourage and foster a sense of high, positive morale among the workforce. Skills & Experience Required • 4-year degree, in a related field is a plus, but not required.
• 10+ years of related management work experience desired.
• Proven ability to respectfully manage a diverse workforce.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Salary & Benefits Competitive Pay. Full Time First Shift. Full Plan of Benefits.
How to Apply Send your resume to: bkelley@ahiwood.com
American Hardwood Industries Highway 412 West | Linden, TN 37096 540-946-9150 | www.ahwood.com/graham-lumber
CAIRO DRY KILNS
Cairo Dry Kilns is in need of a Lumber Inspector.
Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2 years of hardwood grading experience.
Salary & Benefits Good pay with benefits.
How to Apply Send your resume to: trtim@farrowlumber.com
Cairo Dry Kilns PO Box 547 | Cairo, IL 62914 618-734-1039 | farrowlumber.com
NHLA JOB BOARD
Here you will find our current job listings. To see more details or to post a job, visit www.nhla.com/industry-services/job-board.
HMI HARDWOODS LLC
HMI Hardwoods is seeking a lumber inspector to inspect and tally lumber according to NHLA (National Hardwood Lumber Association) rules, and specific special orders as correctly as possible, without sacrificing quality, performance, or results.
Responsibilities include: • Grade, tally, and inspect lumber for the highest profits.
• Maintain a 95% or better grade accuracy to achieve the highest yields. Use best judgement, not to supersede NHLA (National
Hardwood Lumber Association) rules/regulations.
Skills & Experience Required • NHLA (National Hardwood Lumber Association) certified.
• Minimum 1-year experience grading green lumber.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Must be physically capable of performing all duties of the job and any other duties assigned by Supervisor
*Safety is of utmost importance and all employees agree to maintain a safe work environment and abide by our safety and other company policies.
Salary & Benefits Competitive wages, paid time off, 401k, and benefits.
How to Apply Send your resume to: smackay@hmilumber.com
HMI Hardwoods LLC 430 Division St | Clinton, MI 49236 517-456-5714 | www.hmilumber.com
NEMROC INC.
NEMROC is looking to hire lumber inspector(s) to work at it's Alpena and Hillman, Michigan locations.
Skills & Experience Required Graduate of NHLA Inspector Training School or equivalent experience inspecting both green and KD lumber.
Salary & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualification. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick and personal leave, medical insurance, a tax deferred annuity plan, longevity bonus, and profit sharing.
How to Apply Send your resume to: mjoed@nemroc.co
NEMROC INC. 800 Bolton St | Alpena, WI 49707 989-356-6141 | www.nemroc.com
RUTLAND LUMBER COMPANY
Rutland Lumber Company is in need of a Lumber Inspector.
Skills & Experience Required Ability to inspect lumber according to the NHLA rules.
Salary & Benefits Competitive pay and benefits along with holiday pay and insurance.
How to Apply Send your resume to: jotchilds@rutlandlumber.co
Rutland Lumber Company 1731 Sunset Road | Collins, MS 39428 601-765-8892 | www.rutlandlumber.com
NHLA JOB BOARD
Here you will find our current job listings. To see more details or to post a job, visit www.nhla.com/industry-services/job-board.
WAGNER LUMBER
Wagner Lumber is looking to hire a Sawmill Manager.
Responsibilities include: • Coordinate mill activities with lumber sales to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Ensure the safe operation of the mill by training employees in safe practices and eliminating or controlling safety hazards.
• Responsible for operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries of mill workers.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Monitor sawing of lumber to ensure logs are used for their highest and best use and waste is minimized.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance plan focused on eliminating or reducing downtime while effectively controlling costs.
• Responsible for the proper use and care of all company assets.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Provide direction, development, and leadership to mill supervisors.
• Encourage and foster a sense of high, positive morale among the workforce.
Skills & Experience Required • 5+ years of related management work experience desired.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proven ability to respectfully manage a diverse workforce.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Salary & Benefits Competitive Pay, Full Time, First Shift, Full Plan of Benefits How to Apply Send your resume to: troyal@baillie.com
Wagner Lumber 4060 Gaskill Rd | Owego, NY 13827 607-687-5362 | www.wagnerlumber.com
WINSTON HARDWOOD, INC.
Winston Hardwood, Inc. is looking for experienced lumber inspectors. Lumber inspectors on our green end will operate in an enclosed cab automated grading system.
Skills & Experience Required Experience grading hardwood lumber in compliance with NHLA rules required.
Salary & Benefits Great pay and benefits package based on experience, including paid holidays and vacation, Blue Cross Medical Insurance, Life insurance, company matched retirement plan, yearly attendance bonus, Christmas bonus, and potential sign-on bonus. If you’re interested please email your resume to jwinstonhardwood@usa. com or call 205-489-2979 for application instructions.
How to Apply Send your resume to: Jwinstonhardwood@usa.com
Winston Hardwood, Inc 22551 Hwy 195 S | Double Springs, AL 35553 205-489-2979 | www.winstonhardwood.com
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