PROCUREMENT FORESTER

Huttig • Independence, VA

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About The Position

Woodgrain Millwork in Independence, VA is looking for an energetic and sociable Forester to procure timber. The Forester position is responsible to coordinate and manage the procurement of high quality and cost-effective timber to ensure a constant flow of logs into the sawmill. This includes evaluating forest land by interacting and building rapport with a variety of forest landowners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forestry or related field with three years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience (five years).
• Willingness to abide by established safety standards.
• Team building, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Ability to develop, prioritize, plan, implement and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines with occasional extended work periods and weekend work.
• Willing to work independently in an office setting and travel to destinations in the woods.
• Valid driver's license is required as work involves driving a vehicle on rough roads.

Responsibilities

• Procure high-quality timber in a wide variety of wood species.
• Effectively and professionally interact and build relationships with private landowners, federal, state and local agencies.
• Ensure all agreements, contracts, and internal documents are properly prepared, signed, distributed, and filed.
• Oversight of logging and road building contractors.
• Maintain close communication with sawmill management to determine log volume requirements.
• Ensure log deliveries match mill consumption and size requirements while maintaining maximum cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• Annual Salary Incentive Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees