Job Status: Filled

Forester / Log Buyer (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Northwest Hardwoods Inc (http://www.northwesthardwoods.com)

  Lewiston, Michigan, United States

Background:  Northwest Hardwoods is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry serving the furniture, cabinet, and molding and millwork segments worldwide.  We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.  We have an immediate opening, seeking a full time Forester/Log Buyer in the Lewiston area.

Key responsibilities:

Responsibile for coordination, planning and management of timber and log procurement supplying Lewiston sawmill. Personal, team and contractor safety compliance required. Supply sawmill with quality logs, at or below planned costs, maintain targeted inventories, manage and promote positive supplier relationships,  and provide technical assistance to landowners (i.e. timber cruising/appraisals and marking). Comply with legal and applicable agency requirements.  Interface with landowners, contractors, government representatives and sawmill personnel to ensure accurate and continuous supply. 

Requirements:

·         Forestry or Associate Forestry degree with four years of practical forestry log buying experience

·         Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office with working knowledge of GIS

·         Excellent analytical skills

·         Ability to work safely.

·         Strong skills in problem solving, ability to work through conflict.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills – written and oral.

·         Ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships.

Compensation

Northwest Hardwoods provides a highly competitive compensation program with profit sharing plan. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Company paid life insurance, short term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account, 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays and Employee Assistance Program.