Procurement Forester / Log Buyer
Procurement Forester / Log Buyer 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. General Job Description: - This job requires daily travel to logging sites and timber sales. - Logs or timber are measured, graded and purchased via direct negotiation or bid. - Other job responsibilities include trucking coordination, timber sale administration and uploading scale data to the computer. - Candidates for this position have two years of experience in a forestry related setting with some experience buying logs or timber. Specific Requirements: (including but not limited to) - 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. Essential Experience: - A degree from a two-year technical program or 4-year undergraduate program in a forest products related field or log/timber buying experience.
Compensation
Package: - Competitive wages - Medical and dental health care coverage - Paid vacation/holidays - Company matching 401(k) plan