Forester

AHF • Full-time • Remote (West Virginia, United States) • 9h ago

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

AHF Products has an exciting career opportunity for a Forester to be located at our Sawmill in Norton, WV. Reporting to the site manager, the Forester will be responsible for purchasing logs for our sawmill operations.

JOB DUTIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Develop new relationships with timber and log selling companies
Supply sawmill with the quality of logs required at the cost allowed
Work within the company's accounting system to add new vendors
Work as a Team member with mill management and other foresters
Follow company policies and work in a safe mannerThis includes being a safety leader at all times whether at AHF locations or at suppliers operations. All injuries are preventable and no measure of prevention is unreasonable.
Perform any other work-related task deemed necessary by the mill management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate or bachelor's degree in forestry, related field or equivalent experience
Previous experience purchasing logs and timber
Knowledge of log grades and yields through sawmill operations
Ability to extrapolate log values and yields to understand the economic impact to sawmill and downstream operations to make best economic decision
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization
Ability to travel at all times within region to make site visits and meet with suppliers
Proficient computer skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
Positive and Verifiable Work History.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Occasional push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs.
Frequent walking and sitting.
Regular stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and other such repetitive movements.
Must be able to communicate, hear, comprehend, and write in English.
Frequent exposure to dust.
Frequent exposure to noise environment requiring hearing protection.
Must be able and willing to work in non-temperature-controlled environment, exposed to weather conditions.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Think analytically
Make decisions
Develop options and implement solutions
Work with a team
Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
Attention to detail
Communicate effectively
Multitask in a fast-paced environment
Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our trusted brands have adorned American homes from over a century, since the late 1800s. With legacy spanning more than 150 years, AHF brands epitomize innovation and unparalleled excellence. With over a century of experience and hard surface solutions we have a long history of success and surpassing expectations as a valued partner for our products and superior customer service and sales support.

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