Forestry Technician: Timber Cruising & Pole Production

Stella-Jones Corporation; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 medical plans to choose from

401(k) with generous company match

2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Forestry Technician to support the Forester-Buyer in supplying raw materials for the production yard. The role covers Western Georgia and involves pole marking, timber cruising, and boundary flagging, with emphasis on safety and quality control.

You will verify materials, supervise pole manufacturing, and work with market producers to meet production needs while reporting findings and maintaining industry contacts for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forestry degree or 2 years' related experience, or equivalent
• 2-4 years' timber cruising and pole marking experience
• Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Provide a monthly pole supply to meet production targets
• Verify quantity and quality of materials received
• Supervise pole manufacturing to ensure quality and direct sizing
• Inspect potential timber sales and follow up with buyers for pole production
• Maintain industry contacts to assess future pole production potential and market trends
• Provide monthly pole production volume estimates per person or job
• Participate in company safety program

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Reading manuals

Education

Forestry technical associate degree

Job description

Stella-Jones is seeking a Forestry Technician to support the Forester-Buyer in supplying raw materials for the production yard. The role covers Western Georgia and involves pole marking, timber cruising, and boundary flagging, with emphasis on safety and quality control.

You will verify materials, supervise pole manufacturing, and work with market producers to meet production needs while reporting findings and maintaining industry contacts for future opportunities.