Swing Stall Grader Relief

Job DetailsJob Location: States Industries Panel Plant - Eugene, OR 97402Salary Range: $21.15 - $23.15 HourlyJob Shift: SwingStall Grade Relief About the Role At States Industries, our Stall Grade Relief team members play an important role in keeping production moving and making sure our hardwood plywood products meet our quality standards. This is a hands-on production position that combines panel handling, quality inspection, grading, forklift operation, and relief coverage throughout the grading area. The primary responsibility is flipping and handling panels for graders in the grading stalls, while also being trained and ready to step into grading and other production functions as needed. Previous manufacturing, wood products, or grading experience is highly valued in this role. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are also a plus. We’re looking for someone with a great attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond for the team. If you have experience in a manufacturing environment and are looking for an opportunity to build additional skills and take on more responsibility, this could be a great fit. What You’ll Do As Stall Grade Relief, you will: Flip and handle panels for graders in the grading stalls as the primary function of the position. Inspect and grade finished and unfinished panels according to States Industries grading standards. Identify panel defects and apply the appropriate grade requirements. Follow customer orders, shop order notes, grade rules, and production specifications. Ensure graded panels are placed into the correct unit sizes. Enter grading and production information accurately into company systems. Complete required daily production, fall-down, from/to, and rework reporting. Read and understand load tickets and daily production schedules. Provide break and relief coverage for line feeders, line graders, Prefinish forklift, and other functions as needed. Safely operate a forklift in the grading stalls and other assigned areas. Use measuring equipment, including a micrometer. Help maintain appropriate work-in-process (WIP) levels and keep material moving efficiently. Work with the team to achieve safety, quality, production, and on-time delivery goals. Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities. Step in wherever needed to support the team and operation.   QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For We’re especially interested in candidates who bring relevant manufacturing experience, knowledge of wood products, or previous grading experience and are ready to continue building their skills. Successful candidates will bring: Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred. Previous plywood, lumber, veneer, or other wood products experience is a strong plus. Previous grading or quality inspection experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of wood species and common wood defects is a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. Forklift experience preferred, with the ability to obtain and maintain required certification. Strong attention to detail and an eye for quality. Ability to learn and consistently apply States Industries grading standards. Ability to recognize panel defects and make sound grading decisions. Basic computer and data-entry skills. Basic math skills and the ability to work with standard and metric measurements. Good communication and listening skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to prioritize work and keep production moving. A positive attitude, strong attendance, dependability, and a team-first mindset. Physical Requirements This is an active manufacturing position. Employees in this role must be able to: Stand and walk for most of the shift. Frequently use hands and arms to handle, flip, move, and inspect panels. Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and reach as required. Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Perform repetitive physical activities throughout the shift. Work Environment This position works in an active plywood manufacturing environment and may involve high noise levels, wood dust, moving machinery, forklift traffic, and pedestrian traffic. Required personal protective equipment must be worn as designated and includes safety glasses and hearing protection. What Success Looks Like The best Stall Grade Relief employees are versatile, experienced, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs them. You notice quality issues, learn quickly, keep material moving, and can be trusted to step into different responsibilities when coverage is needed. Most importantly, you bring a great attitude, work safely, support the people around you, and take pride in doing the job right.