What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Forester position at Pike Lumber Company Inc?
Job Title: Procurement Forester
Job Brief: We are looking for an energetic and sociable forester to procure timber. You will evaluate forest land for its current and future potential and interact and build rapport with a variety of forest landowners.
Responsibilities:
- Procure highquality timber in a wide variety of species
- Help landowners achieve their forestland goals: wildlife, recreation, etc.
- Meet and connect with new clients
Requirements:
- Self motivated and driven team player
- Ability to quickly build rapport with new people
- Speak English fluently
- Attention to detail
- BS or associates in forestry
- No procurement experience necessary
Benefits and Salary:
- We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Health insurance, life insurance, shortterm disability insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, health savings account and flexible spending account
- Access to company forestland land for hunting and recreation
Location:
- Work locations are in northern and central Indiana and centered around our three mills in Akron, Carbon, and Milan, Indiana and a satellite office in Auburn Indiana.
Pike Lumber Company: Family owned and more than one hundred years old, Pike Lumber Company has grown to be the largest producer of kiln dried hardwood lumber in Indiana. From forest stewardship to the quality of lumber we produce, Pike Lumber is the gold standard of the industry. Pike’s field foresters have long been an important component of achieving this success and may have opportunities to advance within the company.
Application Process: Please email resume to Samantha Howard at showard@pikelumber.com.
About Pike Lumber Company Inc
Pike Lumber Company Inc. is dedicated to forest stewardship, a positive work environment, community service, as well as a profit for its owners and employees. We hope that employees with Pike Lumber Company Inc find their work to be rewarding and challenging. We take pride in our employees as well as in the products and services we provide.
