Job Listing ID: 4306657 Job Title: Quality Control Specialist
Application Deadline: 10/05/2025Job Location: Lakeview
Date Posted: 07/08/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: Description
At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.
Position Summary:
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for quality throughout production, from the log yard to shipping. This individual is also responsible for tracking and reporting inventory levels.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Perform and record checks and measurements on the product during production.
* Produce and present quality control reports on logs/sawmill/planer size statistics, optimizers, operators, equipment, grade recovery, and shipping.
* Make recommendations to management to increase grade recovery and quality.
* Attend supervisor meetings to report data.
* In collaboration with department supervisors and the Operations Manager, ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of lumber stock levels.
* Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
* On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to address manufacturing issues team members.
* Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Ability to read and understand service and technical manuals.
* Knowledge of green and dry manufacturing specifications.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365.
* Proficient in optimization technology and software preferred.
* Ability to self-direct and prioritize workflow.
* Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
* Minimum two (2) years of experience in quality control in lumber manufacturing operation preferred.
* Hold at least one (1) grading certificate from the WWPA or obtain within six months.
Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Classification: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
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employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 2 years
Education Required: High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 10/05/2025Job Location: Lakeview
Date Posted: 07/08/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: Description
At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.
Position Summary:
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for quality throughout production, from the log yard to shipping. This individual is also responsible for tracking and reporting inventory levels.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Perform and record checks and measurements on the product during production.
* Produce and present quality control reports on logs/sawmill/planer size statistics, optimizers, operators, equipment, grade recovery, and shipping.
* Make recommendations to management to increase grade recovery and quality.
* Attend supervisor meetings to report data.
* In collaboration with department supervisors and the Operations Manager, ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of lumber stock levels.
* Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
* On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to address manufacturing issues team members.
* Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Ability to read and understand service and technical manuals.
* Knowledge of green and dry manufacturing specifications.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365.
* Proficient in optimization technology and software preferred.
* Ability to self-direct and prioritize workflow.
* Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
* Minimum two (2) years of experience in quality control in lumber manufacturing operation preferred.
* Hold at least one (1) grading certificate from the WWPA or obtain within six months.
Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Classification: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 2 years
Education Required: High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 484871028
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025
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