Harvesting Technician

RoyOMartin; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness/

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Account

Education

Job summary

RoyOMartin is seeking a harvesting technician to support the harvesting forester and manage logging contractors to ensure safe timber harvests per plan. The role includes data management, compliance audits, and coordination with vendors, along with attendance at police jury meetings.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with forestry training or equivalent experience and a proven safety record. Experience in logging supervision is a plus and the ability to work independently or as part

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and safety are essential in harvesting operations.
• Strong communication is required to coordinate with foresters, contractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrates leadership and teamwork in field settings.

Responsibilities

• GIS data collection, reporting, and management for logging operations.
• Ensure FSC & SFI compliance, audit, and contract supervision.
• Assist in time timber and vendor acquisitions.
• Attend police jury meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma & forestry training

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

A harvesting technician provides support and assistance to the harvesting forester. In addition, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of logging contractors to ensure timber harvests are conducted safely and meet the specifications outlined in the harvest plan, and other duties as required.

• GIS collection, reporting, and maintenance of management data, logging supervision & timber cruising
• FSC & SFI compliance, auditing, and supervising various forestry activities for contract compliance
• Assistance in the acquisition of time timber and vendor acquisitions
• Attend police jury meetings

Job Experience:

Attention to detail, creative thinking, and communication skills are vital for success in this role.

Required:

• High school diploma and forestry training at a vocational college or equivalent experience
• Outstanding safety record in all aspects of previous employment

Preferred:

• Experience in logging supervision & timber cruising
• The ability to work independently and as a team player

Behavioral Skills:

Behavioral skills are critical for determining success in a career.

• Uphold Martco Vision and Values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Honesty, Excellence, and Stewardship
• Committed to the safety of self and others
• Must be safety conscious, self-motivated, and dependable
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and an excellent work ethic
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Developmental training is a condition of successful service in this role
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and vendors

Benefits

Some of the benefits our team members enjoy include the following:

• Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness and Legacy Pharmacy
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Additional Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Chaplaincy Services
• Education

About RoyOMartin

At RoyOMartin, people are our number-one asset. We are committed to keeping them safe and supporting them as they learn and grow. There's just something unique about being in the people business: Our leaders are involved in daily operations and nurture personal relationships; our employees stick with us for the long term and appreciate our top-notch benefits, and we believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed.

With superior product quality and outstanding customer service at the heart of our operation of more than 1,200 people, RoyOMartin is proud to serve America's building industry. Through our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, customers can be assured that we responsibly source our raw materials from regional forests to produce "Made in the U.S.A." oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, timbers, and boards in safety-award-winning manufacturing environments.

RoyOMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.