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