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TP
Timber Products Inspection
Field Inspector
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Inspector inspects food, processed food and food containers to be sure they are safe for consumers, or inspects animals, animal feed or crops to check for disease that could affect food supplies. Checks for compliance with private industry standards or federal food safety and agricultural regulations.
$45,238 / year median in Washington
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) is an independent, third party Wood and Biomass products inspection, testing, and consulting company with field representation throughout the entire United States. More information can be found at www.tpinspection.com
- 3-4 overnights a month (average)
- A fleet vehicle is assigned to this position
- Assigned iPad and cell phone is assigned to conduct audits and/or inspections
- As part of our commitment to fair chance hiring, offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening conducted through
ADP Job Summary:
The Field Inspector works within an assigned territory under the direction of the Field Supervisor and will travel regularly, with several nights per week spent away from home once training is complete. In this role, the inspector conducts wood and biomass product audits, maintains accurate documentation through detailed test reports, and follows all established procedures and company policies. The position also supports business growth by identifying and soliciting new opportunities within the territory and provides training to production staff as needed.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Forest products experience desired Flexibility with widespread travel spending multiple nights away from home per week to cover accounts in assigned territory Perform Wood and Biomass product audits using tools such as hand-held measurement devices, calipers and power drills to sample and/or audit product to verify compliance with applicable standards Check Wood and Biomass products by random sampling, and performing analysis on samples taken Report results of inspections through test reports on tablet. When defects occur, Representative notifies supervisor and helps to analyze and correct production problems Train production staff- Teach lumber graders, treaters and Quality Control staff in applicable standards. Will monitor plant staff for execution of standards Maintain proper documentation procedures
- Prepare oral and written reports on plant audits and other procedures Solicit new business
- Always alert for an opportunity to promote the services Timber Products provides Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.