Job Status: Filled

Hardwood Procurement Forester (Forester)

Full Time

  Baillie Lumber Co. (http://www.baillie.com/)

  Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States

Hawkeye Forest Products, a subsidiary of Baillie Lumber Co., has an immediate opening for an experienced Hardwood Procurement Forester in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Located in the village of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, Hawkeye Forest Products specializes in the production of green and kiln dried Walnut lumber. We utilize a state of the art sawmill and drying facility, producing high quality lumber, timbers and other proprietary and custom products.

General Job Description

Responsible for log procurement activities within an assigned territory. Will procure hardwood timber and logs through direct landowner negotiation, timber bids and from timber dealers/independent loggers. Will oversee harvesting of company tracts and coordinate the delivery of cut logs to company facilities.

Specific Requirements (including but not limited to)

    • Must have the ability to build and maintain a loyal supplier base.
    • Proven negotiation skills.
    • Must follow and understand local market and general industry trends.                                        
    • Service and results oriented with high integrity and professionalism.
    • Must have a strong desire to succeed and an entrepreneurial spirit.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Must be computer literate (email, excel, word)

Essential Experience

    • 2 years of successful log buying experience.
    • A general knowledge of logging practices.
    • A general knowledge of sawmill operations.
    • BS degree in a related field (wood science, forestry, etc.) preferred.
    • Would be willing to train the right candidate