Procurement Forester / Log Buyer
About The Position
Hawkeye Forest Products LP., a subsidiary of Baillie Lumber Co., has an immediate opening for a Procurement Forester / Log Buyer. This position will be filled by an experienced forester, who is disciplined and responsible enough to work in a remote setting. The hiring area for this job is West Central Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, or Northeast/ Central IA. Located in the village of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, Hawkeye Forest Products specializes in the production of green and kiln dried Walnut lumber. We utilize a modern sawmill and drying facility, producing high quality lumber, timbers, and other proprietary and custom products.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in a forestry related setting.
- Some experience buying logs or timber.
- Scaling and grading logs and trees.
- Using handheld data collectors to scale logs.
- Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
- Use of computer programs including email, excel, and word.
- Ability to work independently in a safe and effective manner.
- Adherence to safety policies.
Responsibilities
- Daily travel to logging sites and timber sales.
- Measuring, grading, and purchasing logs or timber via direct negotiation or bid.
- Trucking coordination.
- Timber sale administration.
- Uploading scale data to the computer.
Benefits
- Medical and dental health care coverage
- Paid vacation/holidays
- Company matching 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
