Job Brief
Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau (PLIB) merged with the West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau in 2019. PLIB provides lumber grading and inspection services to some of the largest and most well know lumber producers throughout North America and Europe and our certifications and quality marks are recognized worldwide. We are looking for a qualified individual interested in a full-time career opportunity as a lumber inspector and quality control auditor to provide lumber inspection, grader training and quality control auditing services in the West coast region of the U.S.
Your Tasks
- Conduct on-site inspections of grade-stamped and certified lumber products at sawmills throughout a multi-state region
- Perform and oversee qualification tests for special products like MSR and finger-jointed lumber
- Report inspections results
- Train graders and QC personnel at PLIB/WCLIB member sawmills and subscriber facilities
- Maintain and expand our existing client base
- Schedule inspections routes throughout the region
- Direct communication with management
Your Profile
- Minimum grade 12 education/GED
- Experience in lumber grading or wood science/forestry education
- Excellent English language communication skills
- Interest in and ability to teach and train others
- Physically able to lift and turn pieces of lumber
- Highly motivated, independent worker
- Availability to travel frequently
- Valid, current driver’s license
- Experience with Microsoft products
Our Support
PLIB will provide one-on-one in-person and online training to hone your professional skills as you learn the responsibilities of your new job. This training will take place onsite at sawmills throughout the Western region of the United States and will be led by our highly skilled District Supervisor staff.