Lumber Grader- Day Shift

Quanex is looking for Lumber Grader - Day Shift to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting and grading lumber in accordance with NHLA sales codes.

The hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.

We Offer You!

• New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!


• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire


• Medical insurance with opportunities to earn premium discounts through healthy living programs


• PTO, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away


• 401(k) with company match & vesting


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Life insurance provided


• Tuition assistance


• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist


• Safety-toe shoes at no cost


• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts


• Referral bonuses


• 90-day performance review for pay adjustment


• Supportive, people-first culture

What’s attractive about the Lumber Grader?  

• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment


• Growth opportunity


• Community engagement

What Success Looks Like:

• Monitors product continuously to ensure quality standards are met


• Grades lumber manually by inspecting each board and documenting quality and quantity


• Inspect boards and accurately enters results into a computer


• Completes grading reports through computers and analyzed differences between company grading results and supplier invoices

What You Bring:

• High School or equivalent education required


• 9+ months lumber grading experience within a manufacturing environment, preferred


• Must have knowledge of hardwood lumber grades


• Bringing a positive attitude and team-oriented mentality

The pay range for this position is: $22.00-27.00 per hour, based on experience.

Quanex is a Second Chance employer committed to providing individuals with opportunities to grow, recognizing full-time employment as a meaningful path to success after hardship.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

NOTE:  For individuals with nut allergies, please be advised that there is the potential to be exposed to nut products when working in our facilities.