Job Description
Brookside Lumber Inc 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 the field and at the mill.
Located in Moravia NY, Brookside Lumber Inc specializes in the production of green and kiln dried hardwood 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Moravia, NY 13118: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Moravia, NY 13118