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| Immediate Opening at NELMA for Inspector - Export Wood Packaging | 2010-09-01 |
A qualified candidate must be a highly-motivated self-starter, willing to travel on a weekly basis with overnight stays within the assigned region. An individual possessing a background and basic knowledge of lumber and lumber grades is highly preferable but not required to successfully complete the training program to fulfill the duties of the position. Excellent customer communication abilities, task-oriented planning and organizational skills, and attention to details are an absolute must. The Association offers a competitive salary with an exceptional benefits package that includes a company vehicle, health insurance, pension and 401(k) plans, along with paid vacation and holidays. Persons considering this position are encouraged to learn more about NELMA and the Export Wood Packaging program via the organization’s website, www.nelma.org. For consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume’ via mail, (Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, P.O. Box 87A, Cumberland Center, ME 04021, Attn: Inspector-Eastern PA), by email (jeff@nelma.org) , or fax (207-829-4293). The deadline to receive materials from individuals wishing to be considered for the position is September 20. | |
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The Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) has an immediate opening for an Inspector – Export Wood Packaging to be home-based in the Eastern Pennsylvania or Northern New Jersey area. NELMA has provided lumber grading and inspection services for more than 70 years, representing lumber manufacturers and export wood packaging facilities in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and Midwestern states. This position provides on-site inspection services to facilities that either produce solid wood packaging such as pallets, crates, and boxes for sale to exporters, or build wood packaging to export their own products, all based upon the International Standard for Wood Packaging, ISPM 15. The overall territory will include Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island. Other potential areas may be added as deemed geographically reasonable.
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Founded in 1933, the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association (NELMA) is one of seven lumber rules writing agencies in the U.S. accredited by the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) to write grade rules that are certified as conforming to the American Softwood Lumber Standard PS20. NELMA is the official author and administrator of the grading rules for Eastern White Pine, in particular.
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