Wood Procurement Forester

ARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.

ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!

https://na.arauco.com

How does this role fit into the success of our organization?

This position is partnered with corporate and plant teams to support our Grayling Michigan plant. The role reports to the Grayling Wood Procurement Manager and collaborates with the Grayling Plant Manager, Grayling Quality team and the Arauco North American Wood Procurement Team.

This role will require travel and field work in Michigan along with some potential travel to our other North American plants. This is a hybrid role – two days on site and three days to work remotely (includes working from home and field work).

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable
• Degree in forestry or related field (RPF would be considered an asset)
• Basic knowledge of wood procurement, wood production, inventory management and financial reporting
• Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in wood procurement
• Experience with SAP, Qliksense, and Excel preferred
• Effective
• Ability to Effectively communicate and inspire others to do their best

• Collaborative
• Collaboration is key to Arauco’s success. This role requires collaboration with our Quality, Production, Corporate Teams, State Officials, Private Landowners, Harvest Contractors and Carriers to be successful.
  

What qualities make a great Arauco Team Member?

• Be Committed to Our Success: We succeed together and are committed to showing up, taking ownership, and doing our best every day.
• Be People Focused: We work as a team to create a safe, positive, collaborative culture.
• Operate with Integrity: We hold ourselves and our teammates accountable to operating honestly, ethically, and reliably.
• Have an Open Mind: We are willing to learn, be flexible, change and innovate to help our business and our people succeed.
  
  

What can you expect from working at Arauco?

• People are our top priority at Arauco. We pride ourselves on being a global organization, while still having a safe, united, and collaborative environment.
• We are committed to providing a positive experience for our people, by ensuring they feel recognized, valued, developed, empowered, and connected.
  
  

Here are some of the programs and benefits we provide that help us meet that commitment:

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and critical illness insurance.
• Financial support through a 401(k) with company match, dependent care savings accounts, and profit/gain share payouts.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, holidays, and PTO, plus bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Life and disability insurance (basic, dependent, short-term, and long-term).
• Career development with paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a structured progression model.
• Wellness perks, such as a wellness program, gym reimbursement, safety boot reimbursement, and pet insurance.
• Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization.
• Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  
  

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.