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LUMBER INSPECTOR
Summary
Seasoned and resourceful Certified Lumber Inspector with an exceptional leadership and relationship building skills. Able to function well independently with little to no supervision or as a member of a saw mill and woodworking team. Flexible scheduling availability to include some second and third shifts, weekends, and some holidays as required.
Highlights
  • Extensive sawmill work background
  • Exceptional knowledge of a variety of wood types and grades
  • Strong proficiency in hand and power woodworking tools
  • Outstanding mechanical and minor repair abilities
  • Excellent physical stamina and ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Strategic thinker
  • Quality inspection professional
  • Exceptional Mathematical reasoning aptitude
  • Production scheduling familiarity
Accomplishments
Training
  • Trained all new Lumber Graders on safe and efficient grading of lumber.
Problem Diagnosis
  • Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve problems that arose during production. 
  • Contributed to an annual increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
Experience
06/2015 to Current
Lumber Inspector Beasley Forest Products － Hazlehurst, GA
Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
08/2010 to 06/2015
Lumber Inspector Thompson Hardwoods － Hazlehurst, GA
Graded Kiln Dried Lumber according to NHLA rules & regulations.
Entered Kiln loads into the computer, set Kiln schedule based on moisture content of wood.
Entered production tickets for green stacker, as well as writing up Dry Sorter production.
Ran various equipment in Dry Sorter operation, including the drop bin sorter, stacker, Lucydine grade mark reader, and the tally chain.
Ensured that packs of lumber were properly identified with correct footage and grade.
Helped maintain and count the end of month inventory.
Hand tallied lumber when we were relocated after the fire in June of 2014.
10/2001 to 05/2009
Leadman T&S Hardwoods － Sylva, NC
Packed lumber on the Green Chain.
Ran the Edger Tailer / Trim Saws to ensure boards were trimmed of rot and split ends.
Ran the Edger Saw to ensure boards were properly edged of wane, rot, and split.
As the Leadman on the Green Chain, I oversaw the production of green Hardwood Lumber. ensuring that the lumber was properly packed according to grade and length. Also managed one of the Chemical Dip tanks for lumber to be Kiln Dried. Was also responsible for giving the Lumber Grader a break.
Education
2011
Lumber Inspection Certification National Hardwood Lumber Association － Memphis, TN, United States of America
Completed the 14 week course with a 94 grade point average, becoming Nationally Certified to Grade Hardwood & Cypress Lumber.
Member of Memphis Lumberman's Club for Leadership.
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1995
High School Diploma Victory Christian School － Sylva, NC, United States of America
Affiliations
NHLA Memphis Lumberman's Club
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Beasley Forest Products
  • Thompson Hardwoods
  • T&S Hardwoods

School Attended

  • National Hardwood Lumber Association
  • Victory Christian School

Job Titles Held:

  • Lumber Inspector
  • Leadman

Degrees

  • Lumber Inspection Certification
    High School Diploma

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