Procurement Forester / Log Buyer at Baillie Lumber

Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scaling, Grading, Log Buying, Timber Sale Administration, Data Collection, Relationship Building, Computer Skills, Safety Adherence

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities. 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, and company matching 401(k) plan. By submitting this application, I certify that all information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, should this application contain any false or misleading information, my application may be rejected or, if I have already been hired, my employment with the Company may be terminated, regardless of when the false or misleading information is discovered.”

Responsibilities

The Procurement Forester / Log Buyer is responsible for measuring, grading, and purchasing logs or timber through direct negotiation or bidding. Additional responsibilities include trucking coordination and timber sale administration.