Forester
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Full Time
WA, Washington, 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 to support our Oregon and Washington locations.
Key responsibilities:
Overall implementation of Northwest Hardwoods log and timber sale acquisition program to augment the log purchasing program supplying raw materials to our sawmills in Oregon and Washington. This position will report to Western Regional Raw Materials Manager.
The successful candidate will focus on identifying more timber and log acquisition opportunities for log supply to the sawmills in Oregon and Washington. Including a review of land cover types and ownership status of forest land of interest, usually with significant hardwood supply potential. The position will make use of ariel photography to identify tracts that warrant on the ground inspection and owner contact and log or timber purchasing. The position will be located in southern Washington State.
Requirements:
· Bachelors Degree in Forestry or Forestry Engineering or related field
· 1 to 5 years of experience in the field is preferred
· Strong knowledge of log and lumber grades
· Knowledge of value extraction fundamentals in wood products, specifically sawmills and in shop lumber
· Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office with working knowledge of timber cruising tools
· Excellent analytical skills
· Well developed negotiation skills
· Knowledge of timber harvest systems
· 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
· Personal, team and contractor safety compliance is required
Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further.
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.