Forestry Technician 1
Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company · Springhill, LA · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Principal Responsibilities
- 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.
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: 2-4 years' timber experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Driver’s License.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Employee Benefits
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled