Forest Technician/Scaler (Forester)

Full Time

  American Forest Management, Inc. (http://americanforestmanagement.com/)

  Iron Mountain, MI, Michigan, United States

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) is one of the largest forest consulting and real estate brokerage firms in the United States.  AFM currently manages over 4.7 million acres of privately owned timberland and has sold over $1.8 billion in real estate in 1,900 transactions since 2005.  With 260 employees operating from 49 offices located in 16 states, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services.  Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

Full-time position – Primary responsibilities will be to assist Marketing Director with scaling veneer logs and sawlogs in the logyard and at sawmills.   Minimum of 45 hours per week required, vehicle provided for work duties, out of town and overnight work may be required (expenses paid).

Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

  • Assists/performs log scaling and grading in the Company logyard

  • Travel to sawmills to scale logs

  • Work with Veneer buyers in the selling and re-manufacturing of logs.

  • Other logyard duties as needed

  • During slow production times, this position will assist in other forestry operations which may include timber inventory, timber marking, harvest boundary establishment, etc.

 

Additional Requirements

 

  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and GIS software.

  • Ability to use GPS and hand held data recorders.

  • Ability to use ATV’s and Snowmobiles.

    Qualifications

  • Associate’s  Degree in Forestry or closely related field or similar experience will be considered

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to work well with people

Compensation

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation schedule

Healthcare and disability plan

401(K) retirement plan

Eligible for annual and new business bonus plans