Forestry Technician 1

Forestnet; Arkansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Forestry Technician for their Delight, AR location, responsible for assisting in timber production and inspection. The role involves monitoring material supply, ensuring quality, and participating in safety programs. Candidates should have a Forestry Technical Associate Degree or relevant experience, along with great advancement opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

401(k) savings plan with company match

Annual bonus program

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years timber experience preferred.
• Education in forestry or related field preferred.
• Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a continuous monthly supply of poles to meet production requirements.
• Verifies quantity and quality of materials received.
• Inspects and evaluates potential timber sales.

Skills

Timber management

Quality control

Communication

Education

Forestry Technical Associate Degree

Job description

Stella-Jones is North America’s leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent.

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

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TheForestry Technician at Stella-Jones assists the Forester-Buyer in providing raw material to the production yard to meet production targets. Additionally, the Forestry Tech performs technical forestry duties including pole marking, timber cruising, and flagging boundary lines, as well as conducting routine logging inspections to ensure proper harvesting specifications.

This specific Forestry Tech opening is newly added due to company growth and is based at our Delight, AR office. This position could require travel to joining states.

Key Duties:

• Provides a continuous monthly supply of poles to accomplish above-allocated annual production requirements.
• Verifies quantity and quality of materials received.
• Supervises manufacturing of poles to ensure quality control and directs sizes toward company needs.
• Contacts and follows up on any open market producers that have material fitting production needs.
• Responds to and performs on special market requirements for poles and piling, as well as specialized production of masts, spars, and other material for lathe turning.
• Inspects and evaluates potential timber sales and follows up with successful purchasers for possible pole production.
• Maintains contacts in the industry and related areas to develop information regarding future pole production potentials and market information on poles, piling, and other products. Reports findings on a regular basis.
• Provides a monthly estimate of pole volume to be produced by each individual or job.
• Participates and contribute to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• Education: Forestry Technical Associate Degree or related field preferred; or two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 2 or more years of timber experience preferred
• License/Certification: Driver’s License

Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled